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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.50, 766.65 and 408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.50, 766.65 and 408.18 is: 563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.50 : 766.65 = 408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.50/766.65 = 408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.50x = 766.65 × 408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.50x = 312,931.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,931.20/555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.34

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