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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.34, 832.10 and 360.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.34, 832.10 and 360.33 is: 539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.34 : 832.10 = 360.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.34/832.10 = 360.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.34x = 832.10 × 360.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.34x = 299,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,828.79/555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.90

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