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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.15, 831.38 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.15, 831.38 and 261.64 is: 392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.15 : 831.38 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.15/831.38 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.15x = 831.38 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.15x = 217,518.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,518.88/554.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.53

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