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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.76, 833.56 and 349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.76, 833.56 and 349.71 is: 524.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.76 : 833.56 = 349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.76/833.56 = 349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.76x = 833.56 × 349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.76x = 291,504.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,504.27/555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.51

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