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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.17, 765.77 and 423.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.17, 765.77 and 423.95 is: 584.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.17 : 765.77 = 423.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.17/765.77 = 423.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.17x = 765.77 × 423.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.17x = 324,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,642.24/555.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.77

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