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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.26, 833.19 and 553.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.26, 833.19 and 553.53 is: 830.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.26 : 833.19 = 553.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.26/833.19 = 553.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.26x = 833.19 × 553.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.26x = 461,196.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,196.71/555.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.60

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