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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.71, 828.43 and 259.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.71, 828.43 and 259.85 is: 389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.71 : 828.43 = 259.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.71/828.43 = 259.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.71x = 828.43 × 259.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.71x = 215,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,268.96/552.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.48

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