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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.33, 766.08 and 407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.33, 766.08 and 407.64 is: 562.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.33 : 766.08 = 407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.33/766.08 = 407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.33x = 766.08 × 407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.33x = 312,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,284.85/555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.34

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