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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.40, 838.18 and 554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.40, 838.18 and 554.40 is: 838.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.40 : 838.18 = 554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.40/838.18 = 554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.40x = 838.18 × 554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.40x = 464,686.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,686.99/554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.18

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