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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 832.20 and 262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 832.20 and 262.11 is: 393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 832.20 = 262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/832.20 = 262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 832.20 × 262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 218,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,127.94/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.41

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