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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.44, 832.41 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.44, 832.41 and 335.79 is: 503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.44 : 832.41 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.44/832.41 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.44x = 832.41 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.44x = 279,514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,514.95/555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.24

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