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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.10, 833.59 and 533.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.10, 833.59 and 533.03 is: 800.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.10 : 833.59 = 533.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.10/833.59 = 533.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.10x = 833.59 × 533.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.10x = 444,328.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,328.48/555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.45

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