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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.02, 830.10 and 537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.02, 830.10 and 537.20 is: 803.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.02 : 830.10 = 537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.02/830.10 = 537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.02x = 830.10 × 537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.02x = 445,929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,929.72/555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.45

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