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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.30, 833.19 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.30, 833.19 and 382.02 is: 573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.30 : 833.19 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.30/833.19 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.30x = 833.19 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.30x = 318,295.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,295.24/555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.20

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