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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.33, 831.36 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.33, 831.36 and 337.44 is: 505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.33 : 831.36 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.33/831.36 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.33x = 831.36 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.33x = 280,534.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,534.12/555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.17

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