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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.50, 831.21 and 371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.50, 831.21 and 371.94 is: 557.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.50 : 831.21 = 371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.50/831.21 = 371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.50x = 831.21 × 371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.50x = 309,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,162.50/554.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.56

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