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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.14, 828.91 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.14, 828.91 and 347.13 is: 520.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.14 : 828.91 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.14/828.91 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.14x = 828.91 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.14x = 287,739.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,739.53/553.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.19

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