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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.17, 833.51 and 349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.17, 833.51 and 349.12 is: 524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.17 : 833.51 = 349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.17/833.51 = 349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.17x = 833.51 × 349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.17x = 290,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,996.93/555.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.16

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