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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.07, 830.76 and 371.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.07, 830.76 and 371.15 is: 556.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.07 : 830.76 = 371.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.07/830.76 = 371.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.07x = 830.76 × 371.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.07x = 308,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,332.42/554.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.49

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