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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.95, 832.37 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.95, 832.37 and 348.91 is: 523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.95 : 832.37 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.95/832.37 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.95x = 832.37 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.95x = 290,418.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,418.39/554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.32

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