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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.64, 830.41 and 359.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.64, 830.41 and 359.15 is: 537.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.64 : 830.41 = 359.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.64/830.41 = 359.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.64x = 830.41 × 359.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.64x = 298,240.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,240.93/554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.72

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