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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.01, 832.51 and 433.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.01, 832.51 and 433.37 is: 650.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.01 : 832.51 = 433.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.01/832.51 = 433.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.01x = 832.51 × 433.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.01x = 360,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,784.86/555.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.05

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