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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.86, 833.91 and 350.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.86, 833.91 and 350.69 is: 526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.86 : 833.91 = 350.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.86/833.91 = 350.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.86x = 833.91 × 350.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.86x = 292,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,443.90/555.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.11

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