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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.93, 833.39 and 349.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.93, 833.39 and 349.89 is: 524.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.93 : 833.39 = 349.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.93/833.39 = 349.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.93x = 833.39 × 349.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.93x = 291,591.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,591.26/555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.51

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