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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.30, 833.04 and 349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.30, 833.04 and 349.83 is: 524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.30 : 833.04 = 349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.30/833.04 = 349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.30x = 833.04 × 349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.30x = 291,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,422.38/555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.80

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