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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.41, 829.54 and 339.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.41, 829.54 and 339.70 is: 508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.41 : 829.54 = 339.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.41/829.54 = 339.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.41x = 829.54 × 339.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.41x = 281,794.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,794.74/554.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.28

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