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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.63, 831.95 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.63, 831.95 and 207.92 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.63 : 831.95 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.63/831.95 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.63x = 831.95 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.63x = 172,982.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,982.03/554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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