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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.29, 831.54 and 261.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.29, 831.54 and 261.79 is: 392.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.29 : 831.54 = 261.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.29/831.54 = 261.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.29x = 831.54 × 261.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.29x = 217,687.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,687.76/554.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.73

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