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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.52, 832.04 and 338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.52, 832.04 and 338.56 is: 507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.52 : 832.04 = 338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.52/832.04 = 338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.52x = 832.04 × 338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.52x = 281,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,695.46/555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.08

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