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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.14, 830.56 and 356.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.14, 830.56 and 356.23 is: 533.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.14 : 830.56 = 356.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.14/830.56 = 356.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.14x = 830.56 × 356.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.14x = 295,865.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,865.35/554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.92

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