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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.71, 832.68 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.71, 832.68 and 350.24 is: 524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.71 : 832.68 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.71/832.68 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.71x = 832.68 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.71x = 291,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,633.68/555.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.80

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