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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.38, 833.25 and 349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.38, 833.25 and 349.71 is: 524.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.38 : 833.25 = 349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.38/833.25 = 349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.38x = 833.25 × 349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.38x = 291,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,395.86/555.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.68

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