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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.43, 830.72 and 391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.43, 830.72 and 391.77 is: 587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.43 : 830.72 = 391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.43/830.72 = 391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.43x = 830.72 × 391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.43x = 325,451.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,451.29/554.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.01

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