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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.50, 833.13 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.50, 833.13 and 357.24 is: 535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.50 : 833.13 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.50/833.13 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.50x = 833.13 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.50x = 297,627.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,627.36/555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.79

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