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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.33, 765.80 and 430.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.33, 765.80 and 430.95 is: 594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.33 : 765.80 = 430.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.33/765.80 = 430.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.33x = 765.80 × 430.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.33x = 330,019.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,019.81/555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.28

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