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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.42, 830.82 and 392.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.42, 830.82 and 392.42 is: 588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.42 : 830.82 = 392.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.42/830.82 = 392.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.42x = 830.82 × 392.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.42x = 326,030.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,030.38/554.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.06

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