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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.24, 831.12 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.24, 831.12 and 507.44 is: 759.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.24 : 831.12 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.24/831.12 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.24x = 831.12 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.24x = 421,743.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,743.53/555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.57

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