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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.07, 832.69 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.07, 832.69 and 277.43 is: 416.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.07 : 832.69 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.07/832.69 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.07x = 832.69 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.07x = 231,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,013.19/555.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.19

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