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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.32, 832.24 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.32, 832.24 and 348.28 is: 522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.32 : 832.24 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.32/832.24 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.32x = 832.24 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.32x = 289,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,850.90/554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.89

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