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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.19, 828.24 and 398.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.19, 828.24 and 398.39 is: 597.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.19 : 828.24 = 398.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.19/828.24 = 398.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.19x = 828.24 × 398.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.19x = 329,962.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,962.53/552.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.56

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