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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 830.61 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 830.61 and 361.50 is: 541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 830.61 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/830.61 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 830.61 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 300,265.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,265.52/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.55

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