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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.06, 833.31 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.06, 833.31 and 363.54 is: 545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.06 : 833.31 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.06/833.31 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.06x = 833.31 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.06x = 302,941.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,941.52/555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.78

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