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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 830.88 and 368.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 830.88 and 368.97 is: 552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 830.88 = 368.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/830.88 = 368.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 830.88 × 368.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 306,569.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,569.79/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.92

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