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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.28, 833.12 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.28, 833.12 and 349.20 is: 523.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.28 : 833.12 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.28/833.12 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.28x = 833.12 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.28x = 290,925.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,925.50/555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.93

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