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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.03, 766.20 and 422.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.03, 766.20 and 422.30 is: 582.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.03 : 766.20 = 422.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.03/766.20 = 422.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.03x = 766.20 × 422.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.03x = 323,566.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,566.26/555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.97

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