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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 829.68 and 345.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 829.68 and 345.28 is: 516.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 829.68 = 345.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/829.68 = 345.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 829.68 × 345.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 286,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,471.91/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.95

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