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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.20, 832.80 and 491.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.20, 832.80 and 491.12 is: 736.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.20 : 832.80 = 491.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.20/832.80 = 491.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.20x = 832.80 × 491.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.20x = 409,004.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,004.74/555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.68

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