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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 830.27 and 381.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 830.27 and 381.35 is: 570.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 830.27 = 381.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/830.27 = 381.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 830.27 × 381.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 316,617.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,617.41/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.79

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