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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.74, 830.92 and 380.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.74, 830.92 and 380.59 is: 570.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.74 : 830.92 = 380.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.74/830.92 = 380.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.74x = 830.92 × 380.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.74x = 316,239.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,239.84/554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.07

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