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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.06, 764.19 and 502.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.06, 764.19 and 502.14 is: 691.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.06 : 764.19 = 502.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.06/764.19 = 502.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.06x = 764.19 × 502.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.06x = 383,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,730.37/555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.33

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