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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.90, 831.65 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.90, 831.65 and 262.40 is: 393.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.90 : 831.65 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.90/831.65 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.90x = 831.65 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.90x = 218,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,219.49/554.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.26

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