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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 831.94 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 831.94 and 276.93 is: 415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 831.94 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/831.94 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 831.94 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 230,388.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,388.45/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.44

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