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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.51, 831.19 and 294.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.51, 831.19 and 294.35 is: 441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.51 : 831.19 = 294.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.51/831.19 = 294.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.51x = 831.19 × 294.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.51x = 244,660.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,660.78/554.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.22

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