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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.50, 766.86 and 424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.50, 766.86 and 424.28 is: 585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.50 : 766.86 = 424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.50/766.86 = 424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.50x = 766.86 × 424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.50x = 325,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,363.36/555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.71

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