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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.40, 763.22 and 530.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.40, 763.22 and 530.02 is: 728.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.40 : 763.22 = 530.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.40/763.22 = 530.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.40x = 763.22 × 530.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.40x = 404,521.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,521.86/555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.34

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