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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.44, 830.52 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.44, 830.52 and 348.08 is: 522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.44 : 830.52 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.44/830.52 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.44x = 830.52 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.44x = 289,087.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,087.40/553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.35

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