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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.74, 832.24 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.74, 832.24 and 208.07 is: 312.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.74 : 832.24 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.74/832.24 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.74x = 832.24 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.74x = 173,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,164.70/554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.16

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