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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.44, 831.47 and 381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.44, 831.47 and 381.69 is: 571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.44 : 831.47 = 381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.44/831.47 = 381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.44x = 831.47 × 381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.44x = 317,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,361.88/555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.38

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