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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.93, 834.14 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.93, 834.14 and 336.62 is: 505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.93 : 834.14 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.93/834.14 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.93x = 834.14 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.93x = 280,788.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,788.21/555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.08

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