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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.85, 833.79 and 361.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.85, 833.79 and 361.15 is: 541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.85 : 833.79 = 361.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.85/833.79 = 361.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.85x = 833.79 × 361.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.85x = 301,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,123.26/555.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.73

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