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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 832.28 and 400.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 832.28 and 400.46 is: 600.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 832.28 = 400.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/832.28 = 400.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 832.28 × 400.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 333,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,294.85/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.53

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