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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.84, 832.14 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.84, 832.14 and 363.06 is: 543.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.84 : 832.14 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.84/832.14 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.84x = 832.14 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.84x = 302,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,116.75/555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.53

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