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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 829.98 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 829.98 and 399.60 is: 598.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 829.98 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/829.98 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 829.98 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 331,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,660.01/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.49

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