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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.18, 830.93 and 370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.18, 830.93 and 370.98 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.18 : 830.93 = 370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.18/830.93 = 370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.18x = 830.93 × 370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.18x = 308,256.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,256.56/554.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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