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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.73, 831.57 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.73, 831.57 and 207.97 is: 311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.73 : 831.57 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.73/831.57 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.73x = 831.57 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.73x = 172,941.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,941.61/554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.76

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