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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.45, 834.25 and 350.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.45, 834.25 and 350.38 is: 526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.45 : 834.25 = 350.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.45/834.25 = 350.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.45x = 834.25 × 350.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.45x = 292,304.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,304.52/555.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.25

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