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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.86, 832.41 and 349.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.86, 832.41 and 349.70 is: 524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.86 : 832.41 = 349.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.86/832.41 = 349.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.86x = 832.41 × 349.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.86x = 291,093.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,093.78/554.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.63

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