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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.82, 830.86 and 348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.82, 830.86 and 348.87 is: 522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.82 : 830.86 = 348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.82/830.86 = 348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.82x = 830.86 × 348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.82x = 289,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,864.37/554.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.45

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