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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.11, 832.59 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.11, 832.59 and 349.05 is: 523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.11 : 832.59 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.11/832.59 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.11x = 832.59 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.11x = 290,615.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,615.54/555.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.53

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