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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.88, 829.26 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.88, 829.26 and 347.94 is: 520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.88 : 829.26 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.88/829.26 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.88x = 829.26 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.88x = 288,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,532.72/553.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.93

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