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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.61, 830.62 and 398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.61, 830.62 and 398.58 is: 600.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.61 : 830.62 = 398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.61/830.62 = 398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.61x = 830.62 × 398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.61x = 331,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,068.52/551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.19

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