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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.02, 831.42 and 371.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.02, 831.42 and 371.42 is: 556.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.02 : 831.42 = 371.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.02/831.42 = 371.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.02x = 831.42 × 371.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.02x = 308,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,806.02/555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.39

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