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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.14, 831.24 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.14, 831.24 and 378.52 is: 567.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.14 : 831.24 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.14/831.24 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.14x = 831.24 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.14x = 314,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,640.96/554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.80

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