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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.19, 831.19 and 391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.19, 831.19 and 391.38 is: 587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.19 : 831.19 = 391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.19/831.19 = 391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.19x = 831.19 × 391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.19x = 325,311.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,311.14/554.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.00

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