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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.28, 830.20 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.28, 830.20 and 358.80 is: 537.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.28 : 830.20 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.28/830.20 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.28x = 830.20 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.28x = 297,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,875.76/554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.41

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