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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.45, 831.81 and 276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.45, 831.81 and 276.97 is: 415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.45 : 831.81 = 276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.45/831.81 = 276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.45x = 831.81 × 276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.45x = 230,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,382.26/554.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.51

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