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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.47, 833.22 and 349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.47, 833.22 and 349.76 is: 524.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.47 : 833.22 = 349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.47/833.22 = 349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.47x = 833.22 × 349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.47x = 291,429.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,429.11/555.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.65

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