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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.97, 828.03 and 259.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.97, 828.03 and 259.77 is: 389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.97 : 828.03 = 259.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.97/828.03 = 259.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.97x = 828.03 × 259.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.97x = 215,097.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,097.35/551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.69

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