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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.43, 829.05 and 396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.43, 829.05 and 396.28 is: 594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.43 : 829.05 = 396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.43/829.05 = 396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.43x = 829.05 × 396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.43x = 328,535.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,535.93/552.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.71

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