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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.40, 830.40 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.40, 830.40 and 391.20 is: 588.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.40 : 830.40 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.40/830.40 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.40x = 830.40 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.40x = 324,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,852.48/552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.07

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