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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.36, 831.66 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.36, 831.66 and 349.20 is: 523.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.36 : 831.66 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.36/831.66 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.36x = 831.66 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.36x = 290,415.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,415.67/554.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.88

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