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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.69, 830.49 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.69, 830.49 and 359.91 is: 538.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.69 : 830.49 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.69/830.49 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.69x = 830.49 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.69x = 298,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,903.73/554.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.87

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