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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.16, 832.20 and 372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.16, 832.20 and 372.64 is: 558.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.16 : 832.20 = 372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.16/832.20 = 372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.16x = 832.20 × 372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.16x = 310,111.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,111.01/555.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.60

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