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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.52, 832.08 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.52, 832.08 and 208.09 is: 312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.52 : 832.08 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.52/832.08 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.52x = 832.08 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.52x = 173,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,143.37/554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.24

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