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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.11, 831.09 and 348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.11, 831.09 and 348.05 is: 522.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.11 : 831.09 = 348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.11/831.09 = 348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.11x = 831.09 × 348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.11x = 289,255.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,255.41/554.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.02

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