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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.96, 831.12 and 323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.96, 831.12 and 323.36 is: 484.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.96 : 831.12 = 323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.96/831.12 = 323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.96x = 831.12 × 323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.96x = 268,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,750.96/554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.27

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