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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.29, 831.45 and 507.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.29, 831.45 and 507.31 is: 760.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.29 : 831.45 = 507.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.29/831.45 = 507.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.29x = 831.45 × 507.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.29x = 421,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,802.90/554.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.98

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