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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.77, 831.89 and 262.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.77, 831.89 and 262.03 is: 392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.77 : 831.89 = 262.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.77/831.89 = 262.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.77x = 831.89 × 262.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.77x = 217,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,977.40/554.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.91

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