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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.48, 833.10 and 357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.48, 833.10 and 357.23 is: 535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.48 : 833.10 = 357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.48/833.10 = 357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.48x = 833.10 × 357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.48x = 297,604.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,604.15/555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.76

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