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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.49, 830.33 and 348.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.49, 830.33 and 348.31 is: 522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.49 : 830.33 = 348.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.49/830.33 = 348.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.49x = 830.33 × 348.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.49x = 289,210.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,210.13/553.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.52

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