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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.86, 832.17 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.86, 832.17 and 276.92 is: 415.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.86 : 832.17 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.86/832.17 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.86x = 832.17 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.86x = 230,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,446.60/554.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.33

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