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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.42, 831.66 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.42, 831.66 and 207.84 is: 311.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.42 : 831.66 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.42/831.66 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.42x = 831.66 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.42x = 172,852.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,852.21/554.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.77

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