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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.89, 834.94 and 348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.89, 834.94 and 348.02 is: 522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.89 : 834.94 = 348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.89/834.94 = 348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.89x = 834.94 × 348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.89x = 290,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,575.82/555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.72

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