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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.21, 832.35 and 349.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.21, 832.35 and 349.27 is: 523.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.21 : 832.35 = 349.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.21/832.35 = 349.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.21x = 832.35 × 349.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.21x = 290,712.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,712.80/555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.61

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