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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.20, 828.08 and 503.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.20, 828.08 and 503.36 is: 750.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.20 : 828.08 = 503.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.20/828.08 = 503.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.20x = 828.08 × 503.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.20x = 416,822.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,822.35/555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.76

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