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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 832.80 and 348.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 832.80 and 348.65 is: 523.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 832.80 = 348.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/832.80 = 348.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 832.80 × 348.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 290,359.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,359.11/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.46

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