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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.25, 831.31 and 348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.25, 831.31 and 348.21 is: 522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.25 : 831.31 = 348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.25/831.31 = 348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.25x = 831.31 × 348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.25x = 289,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,470.46/554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.27

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