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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.61, 833.33 and 349.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.61, 833.33 and 349.55 is: 524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.61 : 833.33 = 349.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.61/833.33 = 349.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.61x = 833.33 × 349.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.61x = 291,286.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,286.33/555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.26

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