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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.02, 828.61 and 390.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.02, 828.61 and 390.37 is: 584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.02 : 828.61 = 390.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.02/828.61 = 390.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.02x = 828.61 × 390.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.02x = 323,464.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,464.49/553.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.91

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