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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.32, 830.92 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.32, 830.92 and 348.93 is: 522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.32 : 830.92 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.32/830.92 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.32x = 830.92 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.32x = 289,932.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,932.92/555.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.10

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