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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.24, 833.61 and 346.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.24, 833.61 and 346.45 is: 520.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.24 : 833.61 = 346.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.24/833.61 = 346.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.24x = 833.61 × 346.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.24x = 288,804.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,804.18/555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.14

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