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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.32, 831.59 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.32, 831.59 and 207.64 is: 311.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.32 : 831.59 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.32/831.59 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.32x = 831.59 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.32x = 172,673.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,673.69/554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.51

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