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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.92, 833.26 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.92, 833.26 and 360.84 is: 540.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.92 : 833.26 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.92/833.26 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.92x = 833.26 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.92x = 300,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,673.54/555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.86

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