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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.30, 831.28 and 380.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.30, 831.28 and 380.92 is: 571.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.30 : 831.28 = 380.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.30/831.28 = 380.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.30x = 831.28 × 380.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.30x = 316,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,651.18/554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.26

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