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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.30, 832.62 and 339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.30, 832.62 and 339.03 is: 508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.30 : 832.62 = 339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.30/832.62 = 339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.30x = 832.62 × 339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.30x = 282,283.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,283.16/555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.34

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