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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.51, 833.67 and 418.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.51, 833.67 and 418.94 is: 628.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.51 : 833.67 = 418.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.51/833.67 = 418.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.51x = 833.67 × 418.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.51x = 349,257.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,257.71/555.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.72

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