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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.06, 832.18 and 335.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.06, 832.18 and 335.77 is: 503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.06 : 832.18 = 335.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.06/832.18 = 335.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.06x = 832.18 × 335.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.06x = 279,421.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,421.08/555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.41

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