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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.98, 832.30 and 262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.98, 832.30 and 262.31 is: 393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.98 : 832.30 = 262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.98/832.30 = 262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.98x = 832.30 × 262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.98x = 218,323.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,323.56/554.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.39

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