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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.02, 831.03 and 207.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.02, 831.03 and 207.34 is: 311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.02 : 831.03 = 207.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.02/831.03 = 207.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.02x = 831.03 × 207.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.02x = 172,305.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,305.76/554.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.01

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