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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.82, 831.90 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.82, 831.90 and 261.92 is: 392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.82 : 831.90 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.82/831.90 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.82x = 831.90 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.82x = 217,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,891.25/554.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.72

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