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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.08, 831.90 and 349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.08, 831.90 and 349.36 is: 523.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.08 : 831.90 = 349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.08/831.90 = 349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.08x = 831.90 × 349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.08x = 290,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,632.58/555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.59

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