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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 831.27 and 349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 831.27 and 349.17 is: 523.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 831.27 = 349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/831.27 = 349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 831.27 × 349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 290,254.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,254.55/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.26

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