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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.92, 829.08 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.92, 829.08 and 388.56 is: 581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.92 : 829.08 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.92/829.08 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.92x = 829.08 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.92x = 322,147.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,147.32/553.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.58

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