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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.14, 830.29 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.14, 830.29 and 391.50 is: 586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.14 : 830.29 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.14/830.29 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.14x = 830.29 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.14x = 325,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,058.54/554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.60

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