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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.12, 830.46 and 359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.12, 830.46 and 359.06 is: 538.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.12 : 830.46 = 359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.12/830.46 = 359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.12x = 830.46 × 359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.12x = 298,184.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,184.97/554.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.12

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