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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 766.08 and 400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 766.08 and 400.20 is: 552.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 766.08 = 400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/766.08 = 400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 766.08 × 400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 306,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,585.22/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.41

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