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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.10, 834.37 and 401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.10, 834.37 and 401.10 is: 603.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.10 : 834.37 = 401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.10/834.37 = 401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.10x = 834.37 × 401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.10x = 334,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,665.81/554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.98

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