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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.53, 829.47 and 347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.53, 829.47 and 347.48 is: 520.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.53 : 829.47 = 347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.53/829.47 = 347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.53x = 829.47 × 347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.53x = 288,220.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,220.09/553.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.69

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