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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.08, 832.68 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.08, 832.68 and 340.04 is: 510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.08 : 832.68 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.08/832.68 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.08x = 832.68 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.08x = 283,144.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,144.51/555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.10

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