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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.18, 830.34 and 391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.18, 830.34 and 391.52 is: 586.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.18 : 830.34 = 391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.18/830.34 = 391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.18x = 830.34 × 391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.18x = 325,096.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,096.79/554.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.63

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