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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.23, 833.13 and 426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.23, 833.13 and 426.06 is: 639.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.23 : 833.13 = 426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.23/833.13 = 426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.23x = 833.13 × 426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.23x = 354,963.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,963.37/555.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.31

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