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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.52, 831.78 and 261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.52, 831.78 and 261.94 is: 392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.52 : 831.78 = 261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.52/831.78 = 261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.52x = 831.78 × 261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.52x = 217,876.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,876.45/554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.91

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