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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.97, 834.64 and 351.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.97, 834.64 and 351.39 is: 527.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.97 : 834.64 = 351.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.97/834.64 = 351.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.97x = 834.64 × 351.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.97x = 293,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,286.40/555.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.52

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