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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.15, 831.30 and 538.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.15, 831.30 and 538.73 is: 806.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.15 : 831.30 = 538.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.15/831.30 = 538.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.15x = 831.30 × 538.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.15x = 447,842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,842.09/555.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.71

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