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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.39, 762.08 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.39, 762.08 and 533.52 is: 732.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.39 : 762.08 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.39/762.08 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.39x = 762.08 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.39x = 406,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,582.25/555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.07

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