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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.78, 831.92 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.78, 831.92 and 262.04 is: 392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.78 : 831.92 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.78/831.92 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.78x = 831.92 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.78x = 217,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,990.85/554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.94

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