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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.82, 833.19 and 350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.82, 833.19 and 350.26 is: 525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.82 : 833.19 = 350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.82/833.19 = 350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.82x = 833.19 × 350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.82x = 291,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,833.13/555.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.05

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