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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.69, 832.05 and 339.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.69, 832.05 and 339.63 is: 509.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.69 : 832.05 = 339.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.69/832.05 = 339.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.69x = 832.05 × 339.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.69x = 282,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,589.14/554.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.46

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