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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.12, 831.17 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.12, 831.17 and 261.52 is: 392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.12 : 831.17 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.12/831.17 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.12x = 831.17 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.12x = 217,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,363.42/554.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.27

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