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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.56, 832.56 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.56, 832.56 and 433.28 is: 649.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.56 : 832.56 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.56/832.56 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.56x = 832.56 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.56x = 360,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,731.60/555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.31

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