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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.03, 831.51 and 346.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.03, 831.51 and 346.86 is: 519.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.03 : 831.51 = 346.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.03/831.51 = 346.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.03x = 831.51 × 346.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.03x = 288,417.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,417.56/555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.64

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