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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.20, 833.20 and 393.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.20, 833.20 and 393.20 is: 590.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.20 : 833.20 = 393.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.20/833.20 = 393.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.20x = 833.20 × 393.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.20x = 327,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,614.24/555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.08

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