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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.30, 828.17 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.30, 828.17 and 259.71 is: 389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.30 : 828.17 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.30/828.17 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.30x = 828.17 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.30x = 215,082.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,082.06/552.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.43

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