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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.05, 832.77 and 394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.05, 832.77 and 394.26 is: 591.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.05 : 832.77 = 394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.05/832.77 = 394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.05x = 832.77 × 394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.05x = 328,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,327.90/555.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.53

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