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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.14, 832.59 and 360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.14, 832.59 and 360.12 is: 540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.14 : 832.59 = 360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.14/832.59 = 360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.14x = 832.59 × 360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.14x = 299,832.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,832.31/555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.11

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