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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.05, 830.24 and 399.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.05, 830.24 and 399.82 is: 599.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.05 : 830.24 = 399.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.05/830.24 = 399.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.05x = 830.24 × 399.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.05x = 331,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,946.56/554.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.13

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