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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.02, 831.98 and 493.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.02, 831.98 and 493.82 is: 740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.02 : 831.98 = 493.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.02/831.98 = 493.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.02x = 831.98 × 493.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.02x = 410,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,845.44/555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.24

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