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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.10, 832.75 and 374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.10, 832.75 and 374.27 is: 561.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.10 : 832.75 = 374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.10/832.75 = 374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.10x = 832.75 × 374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.10x = 311,668.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,668.24/555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.47

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