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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.54, 832.71 and 418.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.54, 832.71 and 418.17 is: 626.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.54 : 832.71 = 418.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.54/832.71 = 418.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.54x = 832.71 × 418.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.54x = 348,214.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,214.34/555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.80

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