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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.52, 831.54 and 407.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.52, 831.54 and 407.37 is: 610.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.52 : 831.54 = 407.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.52/831.54 = 407.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.52x = 831.54 × 407.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.52x = 338,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,744.45/554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.88

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