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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.84, 829.44 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.84, 829.44 and 348.72 is: 523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.84 : 829.44 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.84/829.44 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.84x = 829.44 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.84x = 289,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,242.32/552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.19

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