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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.22, 831.68 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.22, 831.68 and 381.08 is: 570.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.22 : 831.68 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.22/831.68 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.22x = 831.68 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.22x = 316,936.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,936.61/555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.83

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