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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.94, 832.66 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.94, 832.66 and 208.44 is: 312.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.94 : 832.66 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.94/832.66 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.94x = 832.66 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.94x = 173,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,559.13/554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.75

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