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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.56, 833.54 and 373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.56, 833.54 and 373.30 is: 560.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.56 : 833.54 = 373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.56/833.54 = 373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.56x = 833.54 × 373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.56x = 311,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,160.48/555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.08

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