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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.74, 834.35 and 349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.74, 834.35 and 349.66 is: 524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.74 : 834.35 = 349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.74/834.35 = 349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.74x = 834.35 × 349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.74x = 291,738.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,738.82/555.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.96

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