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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.55, 831.26 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.55, 831.26 and 371.52 is: 556.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.55 : 831.26 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.55/831.26 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.55x = 831.26 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.55x = 308,830.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,830.64/554.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.91

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