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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.47, 831.14 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.47, 831.14 and 207.59 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.47 : 831.14 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.47/831.14 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.47x = 831.14 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.47x = 172,531.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,531.16/554.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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