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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.39, 833.36 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.39, 833.36 and 382.32 is: 573.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.39 : 833.36 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.39/833.36 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.39x = 833.36 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.39x = 318,608.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,608.28/555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.67

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