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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.59, 831.32 and 359.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.59, 831.32 and 359.71 is: 539.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.59 : 831.32 = 359.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.59/831.32 = 359.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.59x = 831.32 × 359.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.59x = 299,034.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,034.71/554.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.20

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