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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.06, 828.24 and 389.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.06, 828.24 and 389.98 is: 584.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.06 : 828.24 = 389.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.06/828.24 = 389.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.06x = 828.24 × 389.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.06x = 322,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,997.04/553.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.02

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