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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.31, 832.28 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.31, 832.28 and 338.04 is: 507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.31 : 832.28 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.31/832.28 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.31x = 832.28 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.31x = 281,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,342.24/554.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.55

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