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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.84, 833.94 and 350.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.84, 833.94 and 350.55 is: 525.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.84 : 833.94 = 350.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.84/833.94 = 350.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.84x = 833.94 × 350.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.84x = 292,337.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,337.67/555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.94

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