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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.19, 833.10 and 417.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.19, 833.10 and 417.29 is: 626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.19 : 833.10 = 417.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.19/833.10 = 417.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.19x = 833.10 × 417.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.19x = 347,643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,643.25/555.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.17

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