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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.51, 833.26 and 433.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.51, 833.26 and 433.87 is: 650.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.51 : 833.26 = 433.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.51/833.26 = 433.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.51x = 833.26 × 433.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.51x = 361,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,526.52/555.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.80

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