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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.67, 829.69 and 391.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.67, 829.69 and 391.67 is: 586.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.67 : 829.69 = 391.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.67/829.69 = 391.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.67x = 829.69 × 391.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.67x = 324,964.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,964.68/553.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.93

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