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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 831.06 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 831.06 and 261.36 is: 392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 831.06 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/831.06 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 831.06 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 217,205.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,205.84/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.04

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