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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.42, 832.32 and 393.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.42, 832.32 and 393.42 is: 589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.42 : 832.32 = 393.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.42/832.32 = 393.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.42x = 832.32 × 393.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.42x = 327,451.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,451.33/555.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.56

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