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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.20, 831.33 and 348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.20, 831.33 and 348.46 is: 522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.20 : 831.33 = 348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.20/831.33 = 348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.20x = 831.33 × 348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.20x = 289,685.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,685.25/554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.71

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