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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.43, 833.11 and 338.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.43, 833.11 and 338.55 is: 507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.43 : 833.11 = 338.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.43/833.11 = 338.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.43x = 833.11 × 338.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.43x = 282,049.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,049.39/555.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.80

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