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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.87, 830.62 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.87, 830.62 and 369.96 is: 553.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.87 : 830.62 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.87/830.62 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.87x = 830.62 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.87x = 307,296.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,296.18/554.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.82

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