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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.48, 831.13 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.48, 831.13 and 207.66 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.48 : 831.13 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.48/831.13 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.48x = 831.13 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.48x = 172,592.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,592.46/554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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