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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.94, 829.36 and 399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.94, 829.36 and 399.14 is: 598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.94 : 829.36 = 399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.94/829.36 = 399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.94x = 829.36 × 399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.94x = 331,030.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,030.75/552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.67

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