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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.44, 833.61 and 338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.44, 833.61 and 338.36 is: 507.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.44 : 833.61 = 338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.44/833.61 = 338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.44x = 833.61 × 338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.44x = 282,060.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,060.28/555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.81

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