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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.78, 832.55 and 208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.78, 832.55 and 208.38 is: 312.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.78 : 832.55 = 208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.78/832.55 = 208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.78x = 832.55 × 208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.78x = 173,486.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,486.77/554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.71

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