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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.27, 832.11 and 349.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.27, 832.11 and 349.69 is: 524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.27 : 832.11 = 349.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.27/832.11 = 349.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.27x = 832.11 × 349.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.27x = 290,981.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,981.15/554.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.98

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