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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.02, 829.71 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.02, 829.71 and 388.50 is: 582.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.02 : 829.71 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.02/829.71 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.02x = 829.71 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.02x = 322,342.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,342.34/553.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.88

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