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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 834.39 and 433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 834.39 and 433.50 is: 651.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 834.39 = 433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/834.39 = 433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 834.39 × 433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 361,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,708.07/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.73

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