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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.34, 831.65 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.34, 831.65 and 207.68 is: 311.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.34 : 831.65 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.34/831.65 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.34x = 831.65 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.34x = 172,716.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,716.55/554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.57

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