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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.57, 833.40 and 510.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.57, 833.40 and 510.48 is: 765.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.57 : 833.40 = 510.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.57/833.40 = 510.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.57x = 833.40 × 510.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.57x = 425,434.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,434.03/555.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.76

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