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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.21, 831.74 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.21, 831.74 and 362.25 is: 542.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.21 : 831.74 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.21/831.74 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.21x = 831.74 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.21x = 301,296.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,296.00/555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.67

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