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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.24, 833.60 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.24, 833.60 and 349.16 is: 524.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.24 : 833.60 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.24/833.60 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.24x = 833.60 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.24x = 291,059.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,059.78/555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.21

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