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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.64, 831.05 and 391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.64, 831.05 and 391.98 is: 587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.64 : 831.05 = 391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.64/831.05 = 391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.64x = 831.05 × 391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.64x = 325,753.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,753.02/554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.32

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