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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 830.90 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 830.90 and 334.80 is: 501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 830.90 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/830.90 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 830.90 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 278,185.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,185.32/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.74

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