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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.04, 830.36 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.04, 830.36 and 348.48 is: 523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.04 : 830.36 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.04/830.36 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.04x = 830.36 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.04x = 289,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,363.85/553.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.22

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