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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.33, 831.50 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.33, 831.50 and 261.74 is: 392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.33 : 831.50 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.33/831.50 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.33x = 831.50 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.33x = 217,636.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,636.81/554.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.61

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