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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 832.08 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 832.08 and 349.68 is: 524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 832.08 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/832.08 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 832.08 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 290,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,961.73/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.26

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