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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.30, 737.72 and 554.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.30, 737.72 and 554.30 is: 737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.30 : 737.72 = 554.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.30/737.72 = 554.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.30x = 737.72 × 554.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.30x = 408,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,915.42/554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.72

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