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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.45, 832.75 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.45, 832.75 and 349.38 is: 524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.45 : 832.75 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.45/832.75 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.45x = 832.75 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.45x = 290,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,945.32/554.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.75

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