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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.67, 831.20 and 392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.67, 831.20 and 392.67 is: 588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.67 : 831.20 = 392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.67/831.20 = 392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.67x = 831.20 × 392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.67x = 326,385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,385.34/554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.43

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