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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.12, 831.29 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.12, 831.29 and 276.62 is: 414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.12 : 831.29 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.12/831.29 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.12x = 831.29 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.12x = 229,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,950.83/554.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.99

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