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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.32, 832.29 and 348.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.32, 832.29 and 348.31 is: 522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.32 : 832.29 = 348.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.32/832.29 = 348.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.32x = 832.29 × 348.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.32x = 289,894.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,894.93/554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.97

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