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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.33, 831.56 and 382.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.33, 831.56 and 382.53 is: 572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.33 : 831.56 = 382.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.33/831.56 = 382.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.33x = 831.56 × 382.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.33x = 318,094.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,094.73/555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.80

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