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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.07, 833.54 and 432.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.07, 833.54 and 432.97 is: 650.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.07 : 833.54 = 432.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.07/833.54 = 432.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.07x = 833.54 × 432.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.07x = 360,895.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,895.65/555.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.18

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