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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.34, 831.36 and 360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.34, 831.36 and 360.70 is: 540.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.34 : 831.36 = 360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.34/831.36 = 360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.34x = 831.36 × 360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.34x = 299,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,875.50/554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.96

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