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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.79, 831.06 and 400.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.79, 831.06 and 400.35 is: 599.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.79 : 831.06 = 400.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.79/831.06 = 400.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.79x = 831.06 × 400.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.79x = 332,714.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,714.87/554.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.71

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