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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 830.12 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554, 830.12 and 370.72 is: 555.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 830.12 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/830.12 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 830.12 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 307,742.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,742.09/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.49

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