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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.62, 831.48 and 371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.62, 831.48 and 371.56 is: 557.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.62 : 831.48 = 371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.62/831.48 = 371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.62x = 831.48 × 371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.62x = 308,944.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,944.71/554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.04

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