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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.67, 834.27 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.67, 834.27 and 349.62 is: 524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.67 : 834.27 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.67/834.27 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.67x = 834.27 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.67x = 291,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,675.73/555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.91

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