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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.64, 834.10 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.64, 834.10 and 336.60 is: 505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.64 : 834.10 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.64/834.10 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.64x = 834.10 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.64x = 280,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,758.06/555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.29

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