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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.32, 831.21 and 371.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.32, 831.21 and 371.62 is: 557.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.32 : 831.21 = 371.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.32/831.21 = 371.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.32x = 831.21 × 371.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.32x = 308,894.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,894.26/554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.25

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