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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.04, 832.66 and 277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.04, 832.66 and 277.54 is: 416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.04 : 832.66 = 277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.04/832.66 = 277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.04x = 832.66 × 277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.04x = 231,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,097.58/555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.36

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