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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.13, 831.13 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.13, 831.13 and 348.08 is: 522.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.13 : 831.13 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.13/831.13 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.13x = 831.13 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.13x = 289,299.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,299.73/554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.08

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