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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.65, 830.29 and 399.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.65, 830.29 and 399.10 is: 598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.65 : 830.29 = 399.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.65/830.29 = 399.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.65x = 830.29 × 399.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.65x = 331,368.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,368.74/553.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.52

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