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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.49, 766.44 and 407.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.49, 766.44 and 407.86 is: 562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.49 : 766.44 = 407.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.49/766.44 = 407.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.49x = 766.44 × 407.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.49x = 312,600.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,600.22/555.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.75

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