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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.42, 833.94 and 552.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.42, 833.94 and 552.18 is: 829.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.42 : 833.94 = 552.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.42/833.94 = 552.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.42x = 833.94 × 552.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.42x = 460,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,484.99/555.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.08

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