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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.68, 831.09 and 392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.68, 831.09 and 392.02 is: 587.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.68 : 831.09 = 392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.68/831.09 = 392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.68x = 831.09 × 392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.68x = 325,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,805.98/554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.38

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