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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.23, 830.17 and 380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.23, 830.17 and 380.08 is: 569.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.23 : 830.17 = 380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.23/830.17 = 380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.23x = 830.17 × 380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.23x = 315,531.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,531.01/554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.31

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