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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 832.64 and 349.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 832.64 and 349.09 is: 523.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 832.64 = 349.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/832.64 = 349.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 832.64 × 349.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 290,662.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,662.47/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.60

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