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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 831.66 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 831.66 and 361.48 is: 542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 831.66 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/831.66 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 831.66 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 300,628.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,628.46/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.22

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