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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.03, 832.79 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.03, 832.79 and 349.56 is: 524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.03 : 832.79 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.03/832.79 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.03x = 832.79 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.03x = 291,110.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,110.07/555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.49

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