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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.36, 764.64 and 523.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.36, 764.64 and 523.68 is: 721.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.36 : 764.64 = 523.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.36/764.64 = 523.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.36x = 764.64 × 523.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.36x = 400,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,426.68/555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.02

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