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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 831.84 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 831.84 and 348.50 is: 522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 831.84 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/831.84 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 831.84 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 289,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,896.24/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.75

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