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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.70, 829.05 and 399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.70, 829.05 and 399.70 is: 599.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.70 : 829.05 = 399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.70/829.05 = 399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.70x = 829.05 × 399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.70x = 331,371.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,371.29/552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.55

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