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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.95, 832.49 and 208.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.95, 832.49 and 208.45 is: 312.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.95 : 832.49 = 208.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.95/832.49 = 208.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.95x = 832.49 × 208.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.95x = 173,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,531.50/554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.70

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