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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.79, 830.34 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.79, 830.34 and 372.12 is: 556.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.79 : 830.34 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.79/830.34 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.79x = 830.34 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.79x = 308,986.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,986.12/554.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.94

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