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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.25, 831.21 and 207.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.25, 831.21 and 207.57 is: 311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.25 : 831.21 = 207.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.25/831.21 = 207.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.25x = 831.21 × 207.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.25x = 172,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,534.26/554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.29

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