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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.32, 765.92 and 481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.32, 765.92 and 481.50 is: 664.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.32 : 765.92 = 481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.32/765.92 = 481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.32x = 765.92 × 481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.32x = 368,788.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,788.07/555.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.11

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