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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.55, 831.26 and 349.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.55, 831.26 and 349.15 is: 522.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.55 : 831.26 = 349.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.55/831.26 = 349.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.55x = 831.26 × 349.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.55x = 290,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,231.48/555.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.43

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