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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.48, 767.34 and 401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.48, 767.34 and 401.04 is: 554.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.48 : 767.34 = 401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.48/767.34 = 401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.48x = 767.34 × 401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.48x = 307,734.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,734.03/555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.00

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