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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 831 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 831 and 347.98 is: 521.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 831 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/831 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 831 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 289,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,171.38/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.93

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