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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 830.13 and 358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 830.13 and 358.48 is: 537.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 830.13 = 358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/830.13 = 358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 830.13 × 358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 297,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,584.70/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.01

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