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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.48, 831.58 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.48, 831.58 and 372.44 is: 557.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.48 : 831.58 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.48/831.58 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.48x = 831.58 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.48x = 309,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,713.66/555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.56

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