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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 831.24 and 207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 831.24 and 207.60 is: 311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 831.24 = 207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/831.24 = 207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 831.24 × 207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 172,565.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,565.42/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.24

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