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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.80, 833.56 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.80, 833.56 and 350.08 is: 525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.80 : 833.56 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.80/833.56 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.80x = 833.56 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.80x = 291,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,809.73/555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.03

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