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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.63, 831.38 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.63, 831.38 and 349.34 is: 523.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.63 : 831.38 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.63/831.38 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.63x = 831.38 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.63x = 290,434.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,434.29/554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.65

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