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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.24, 830.60 and 344.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.24, 830.60 and 344.45 is: 517.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.24 : 830.60 = 344.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.24/830.60 = 344.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.24x = 830.60 × 344.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.24x = 286,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,103.75/553.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.14

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