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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.26, 833.29 and 418.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.26, 833.29 and 418.47 is: 628.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.26 : 833.29 = 418.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.26/833.29 = 418.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.26x = 833.29 × 418.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.26x = 348,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,702.70/555.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.00

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