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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.78, 831.87 and 311.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.78, 831.87 and 311.78 is: 467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.78 : 831.87 = 311.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.78/831.87 = 311.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.78x = 831.87 × 311.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.78x = 259,360.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,360.43/554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.50

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