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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 831.46 and 348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 831.46 and 348.52 is: 522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 831.46 = 348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/831.46 = 348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 831.46 × 348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 289,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,780.44/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.92

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