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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.07, 833.37 and 349.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.07, 833.37 and 349.03 is: 524.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.07 : 833.37 = 349.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.07/833.37 = 349.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.07x = 833.37 × 349.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.07x = 290,867.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,867.74/555.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.02

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