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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 828.52 and 390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 828.52 and 390.30 is: 584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 828.52 = 390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/828.52 = 390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 828.52 × 390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 323,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,371.36/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.80

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