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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.03, 765.41 and 476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.03, 765.41 and 476.60 is: 657.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.03 : 765.41 = 476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.03/765.41 = 476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.03x = 765.41 × 476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.03x = 364,788.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,788.20/555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.24

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