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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.16, 828.76 and 398.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.16, 828.76 and 398.24 is: 597.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.16 : 828.76 = 398.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.16/828.76 = 398.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.16x = 828.76 × 398.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.16x = 330,045.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,045.38/552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.74

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