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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.20, 833.70 and 373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.20, 833.70 and 373.40 is: 560.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.20 : 833.70 = 373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.20/833.70 = 373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.20x = 833.70 × 373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.20x = 311,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,303.58/555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.71

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