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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.36, 832.08 and 426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.36, 832.08 and 426.72 is: 639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.36 : 832.08 = 426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.36/832.08 = 426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.36x = 832.08 × 426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.36x = 355,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,065.18/555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.34

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