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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.46, 832.11 and 362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.46, 832.11 and 362.50 is: 543.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.46 : 832.11 = 362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.46/832.11 = 362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.46x = 832.11 × 362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.46x = 301,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,639.88/555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.05

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