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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.95, 834.68 and 349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.95, 834.68 and 349.90 is: 525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.95 : 834.68 = 349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.95/834.68 = 349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.95x = 834.68 × 349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.95x = 292,054.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,054.53/555.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.33

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