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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.71, 829.71 and 391.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.71, 829.71 and 391.46 is: 587.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.71 : 829.71 = 391.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.71/829.71 = 391.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.71x = 829.71 × 391.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.71x = 324,794.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,794.13/552.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.64

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