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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.05, 827.16 and 389.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.05, 827.16 and 389.39 is: 583.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.05 : 827.16 = 389.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.05/827.16 = 389.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.05x = 827.16 × 389.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.05x = 322,087.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,087.83/552.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.44

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