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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.56, 832.82 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.56, 832.82 and 349.50 is: 523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.56 : 832.82 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.56/832.82 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.56x = 832.82 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.56x = 291,068.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,068.84/555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.92

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