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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.76, 829.04 and 389.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.76, 829.04 and 389.94 is: 584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.76 : 829.04 = 389.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.76/829.04 = 389.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.76x = 829.04 × 389.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.76x = 323,275.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,275.86/552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.84

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