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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.05, 831.74 and 400.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.05, 831.74 and 400.82 is: 600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.05 : 831.74 = 400.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.05/831.74 = 400.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.05x = 831.74 × 400.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.05x = 333,378.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,378.03/555.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.63

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