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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.67, 832.17 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.67, 832.17 and 348.93 is: 523.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.67 : 832.17 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.67/832.17 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.67x = 832.17 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.67x = 290,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,369.08/554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.50

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