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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.10, 831.45 and 494.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.10, 831.45 and 494.30 is: 740.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.10 : 831.45 = 494.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.10/831.45 = 494.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.10x = 831.45 × 494.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.10x = 410,985.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,985.74/555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.38

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