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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.40, 838.75 and 555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.40, 838.75 and 555.40 is: 838.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.40 : 838.75 = 555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.40/838.75 = 555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.40x = 838.75 × 555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.40x = 465,841.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,841.75/555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.75

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