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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.40, 829.40 and 390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.40, 829.40 and 390.80 is: 586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.40 : 829.40 = 390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.40/829.40 = 390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.40x = 829.40 × 390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.40x = 324,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,129.52/552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.77

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