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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.66, 831.38 and 273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.66, 831.38 and 273.42 is: 409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.66 : 831.38 = 273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.66/831.38 = 273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.66x = 831.38 × 273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.66x = 227,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,313.02/554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.83

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