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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 831 and 250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554, 831 and 250 is: 375

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 831 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/831 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 831 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 207,750
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,750/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375

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