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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 765.96 and 399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 765.96 and 399.84 is: 551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 765.96 = 399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/765.96 = 399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 765.96 × 399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 306,261.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,261.45/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.82

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