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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.19, 765.30 and 415.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.19, 765.30 and 415.11 is: 572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.19 : 765.30 = 415.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.19/765.30 = 415.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.19x = 765.30 × 415.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.19x = 317,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,683.68/555.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.21

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