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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.66, 832 and 207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.66, 832 and 207.81 is: 311.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.66 : 832 = 207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.66/832 = 207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.66x = 832 × 207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.66x = 172,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,897.92/554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.72

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