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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.24, 831.67 and 207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.24, 831.67 and 207.81 is: 311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.24 : 831.67 = 207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.24/831.67 = 207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.24x = 831.67 × 207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.24x = 172,828.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,828.82/554.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.83

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