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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.91, 829.85 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.91, 829.85 and 371.52 is: 556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.91 : 829.85 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.91/829.85 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.91x = 829.85 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.91x = 308,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,304.01/553.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.60

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