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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.25, 831.47 and 373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.25, 831.47 and 373.42 is: 560.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.25 : 831.47 = 373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.25/831.47 = 373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.25x = 831.47 × 373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.25x = 310,487.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,487.53/554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.19

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