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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.67, 832.20 and 400.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.67, 832.20 and 400.77 is: 601.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.67 : 832.20 = 400.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.67/832.20 = 400.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.67x = 832.20 × 400.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.67x = 333,520.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,520.79/554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.30

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