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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.09, 830.16 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.09, 830.16 and 359.28 is: 538.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.09 : 830.16 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.09/830.16 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.09x = 830.16 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.09x = 298,259.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,259.88/554.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.29

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