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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.07, 830.73 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.07, 830.73 and 207.36 is: 310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.07 : 830.73 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.07/830.73 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.07x = 830.73 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.07x = 172,256.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,256.02/554.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.89

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