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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 829.56 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 829.56 and 371.04 is: 555.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 829.56 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/829.56 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 829.56 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 307,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,799.94/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.56

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