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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.02, 831.87 and 258.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.02, 831.87 and 258.13 is: 386.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.02 : 831.87 = 258.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.02/831.87 = 258.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.02x = 831.87 × 258.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.02x = 214,730.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,730.60/555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.89

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