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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 831.96 and 392.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 831.96 and 392.96 is: 589.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 831.96 = 392.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/831.96 = 392.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 831.96 × 392.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 326,922.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,922.84/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.88

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