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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 832.56 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 832.56 and 363.04 is: 545.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 832.56 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/832.56 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 832.56 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 302,252.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,252.58/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.03

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