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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.08, 830.26 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.08, 830.26 and 207.32 is: 310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.08 : 830.26 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.08/830.26 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.08x = 830.26 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.08x = 172,129.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,129.50/554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.66

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