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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.76, 830.48 and 399.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.76, 830.48 and 399.22 is: 598.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.76 : 830.48 = 399.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.76/830.48 = 399.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.76x = 830.48 × 399.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.76x = 331,544.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,544.23/553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.71

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