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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 831.72 and 400.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554, 831.72 and 400.92 is: 601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 831.72 = 400.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/831.72 = 400.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 831.72 × 400.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 333,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,453.18/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.90

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