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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.39, 832.77 and 407.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.39, 832.77 and 407.78 is: 611.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.39 : 832.77 = 407.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.39/832.77 = 407.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.39x = 832.77 × 407.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.39x = 339,582.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,582.79/555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.43

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