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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.01, 830.09 and 371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.01, 830.09 and 371.45 is: 556.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.01 : 830.09 = 371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.01/830.09 = 371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.01x = 830.09 × 371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.01x = 308,336.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,336.93/554.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.55

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