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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 830.88 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 830.88 and 338.04 is: 506.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 830.88 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/830.88 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 830.88 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 280,870.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,870.68/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.79

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