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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.43, 766.40 and 408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.43, 766.40 and 408.42 is: 563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.43 : 766.40 = 408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.43/766.40 = 408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.43x = 766.40 × 408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.43x = 313,010.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,010.61/555.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.54

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