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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.74, 828.95 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.74, 828.95 and 348.62 is: 522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.74 : 828.95 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.74/828.95 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.74x = 828.95 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.74x = 288,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,982.66/552.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.82

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