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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.52, 832.32 and 391.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.52, 832.32 and 391.71 is: 587.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.52 : 832.32 = 391.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.52/832.32 = 391.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.52x = 832.32 × 391.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.52x = 326,028.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,028.07/554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.95

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