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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.93, 832.92 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.93, 832.92 and 400.14 is: 600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.93 : 832.92 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.93/832.92 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.93x = 832.92 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.93x = 333,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,283.11/554.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.58

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