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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 832.04 and 372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 832.04 and 372.30 is: 558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 832.04 = 372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/832.04 = 372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 832.04 × 372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 309,768.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,768.49/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.58

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