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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.42, 832.38 and 348.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.42, 832.38 and 348.37 is: 523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.42 : 832.38 = 348.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.42/832.38 = 348.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.42x = 832.38 × 348.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.42x = 289,978.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,978.57/554.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.04

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