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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 831.24 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554, 831.24 and 348.80 is: 523.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 831.24 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/831.24 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 831.24 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 289,936.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,936.51/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.35

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