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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.31, 831.41 and 207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.31, 831.41 and 207.49 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.31 : 831.41 = 207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.31/831.41 = 207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.31x = 831.41 × 207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.31x = 172,504.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,504.07/554.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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