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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.06, 831.84 and 334.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.06, 831.84 and 334.97 is: 502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.06 : 831.84 = 334.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.06/831.84 = 334.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.06x = 831.84 × 334.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.06x = 278,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,641.44/555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.00

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