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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.75, 832.22 and 311.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.75, 832.22 and 311.54 is: 467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.75 : 832.22 = 311.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.75/832.22 = 311.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.75x = 832.22 × 311.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.75x = 259,268.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,268.26/554.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.36

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