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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.23, 832.09 and 348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.23, 832.09 and 348.15 is: 522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.23 : 832.09 = 348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.23/832.09 = 348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.23x = 832.09 × 348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.23x = 289,692.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,692.13/554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.69

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