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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.85, 831.97 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.85, 831.97 and 258.04 is: 386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.85 : 831.97 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.85/831.97 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.85x = 831.97 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.85x = 214,677.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,677.38/554.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.91

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