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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.36, 833.02 and 425.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.36, 833.02 and 425.59 is: 638.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.36 : 833.02 = 425.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.36/833.02 = 425.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.36x = 833.02 × 425.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.36x = 354,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,524.98/555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.37

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