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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 830.50 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 830.50 and 348.16 is: 521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 830.50 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/830.50 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 830.50 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 289,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,146.88/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.72

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