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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.53, 830.29 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.53, 830.29 and 348.24 is: 522.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.53 : 830.29 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.53/830.29 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.53x = 830.29 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.53x = 289,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,140.19/553.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.36

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