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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.59, 829.44 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.59, 829.44 and 390.48 is: 585.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.59 : 829.44 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.59/829.44 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.59x = 829.44 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.59x = 323,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,879.73/553.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.05

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