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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.17, 831.51 and 392.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.17, 831.51 and 392.36 is: 587.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.17 : 831.51 = 392.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.17/831.51 = 392.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.17x = 831.51 × 392.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.17x = 326,247.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,247.11/555.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.66

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