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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.84, 832.80 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.84, 832.80 and 336.04 is: 503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.84 : 832.80 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.84/832.80 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.84x = 832.80 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.84x = 279,854.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,854.11/555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.48

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