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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.22, 833.31 and 433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.22, 833.31 and 433.72 is: 650.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.22 : 833.31 = 433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.22/833.31 = 433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.22x = 833.31 × 433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.22x = 361,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,423.21/555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.95

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