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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.58, 831.96 and 311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.58, 831.96 and 311.40 is: 467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.58 : 831.96 = 311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.58/831.96 = 311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.58x = 831.96 × 311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.58x = 259,072.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,072.34/554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.15

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