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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.95, 831.36 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.95, 831.36 and 338.07 is: 506.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.95 : 831.36 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.95/831.36 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.95x = 831.36 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.95x = 281,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,062.26/554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.46

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