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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.56, 833.07 and 393.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.56, 833.07 and 393.56 is: 590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.56 : 833.07 = 393.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.56/833.07 = 393.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.56x = 833.07 × 393.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.56x = 327,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,863.03/555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.15

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