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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.79, 830.86 and 348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.79, 830.86 and 348.05 is: 522.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.79 : 830.86 = 348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.79/830.86 = 348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.79x = 830.86 × 348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.79x = 289,182.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,182.03/553.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.18

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