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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 833.76 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 833.76 and 350.76 is: 526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 833.76 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/833.76 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 833.76 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 292,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,449.66/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.03

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