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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.32, 833.74 and 349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.32, 833.74 and 349.28 is: 524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.32 : 833.74 = 349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.32/833.74 = 349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.32x = 833.74 × 349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.32x = 291,208.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,208.71/555.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.40

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