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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 832.20 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 832.20 and 339 is: 509.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 832.20 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/832.20 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 832.20 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 282,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,115.80/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.09

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