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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.18, 833.46 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.18, 833.46 and 359.54 is: 539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.18 : 833.46 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.18/833.46 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.18x = 833.46 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.18x = 299,662.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,662.21/555.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.76

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