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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.00, 831.38 and 359.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.00, 831.38 and 359.09 is: 538.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.00 : 831.38 = 359.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.00/831.38 = 359.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.00x = 831.38 × 359.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.00x = 298,543.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,543.22/554.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.88

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