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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.26, 829.79 and 390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.26, 829.79 and 390.44 is: 585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.26 : 829.79 = 390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.26/829.79 = 390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.26x = 829.79 × 390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.26x = 323,983.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,983.21/553.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.59

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