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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.48, 830.78 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.48, 830.78 and 261.50 is: 391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.48 : 830.78 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.48/830.78 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.48x = 830.78 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.48x = 217,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,248.97/554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.81

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