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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.46, 831.97 and 371.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.46, 831.97 and 371.99 is: 557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.46 : 831.97 = 371.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.46/831.97 = 371.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.46x = 831.97 × 371.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.46x = 309,487.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,487.07/555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.18

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