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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.02, 833.22 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.02, 833.22 and 369.92 is: 555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.02 : 833.22 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.02/833.22 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.02x = 833.22 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.02x = 308,224.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,224.74/555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.34

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