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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.67, 832.49 and 212.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.67, 832.49 and 212.91 is: 319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.67 : 832.49 = 212.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.67/832.49 = 212.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.67x = 832.49 × 212.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.67x = 177,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,244.38/554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.55

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