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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.31, 767.00 and 416.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.31, 767.00 and 416.05 is: 574.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.31 : 767.00 = 416.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.31/767.00 = 416.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.31x = 767.00 × 416.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.31x = 319,109.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,109.47/555.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.65

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