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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.12, 831.32 and 207.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.12, 831.32 and 207.47 is: 311.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.12 : 831.32 = 207.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.12/831.32 = 207.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.12x = 831.32 × 207.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.12x = 172,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,475.78/554.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.26

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