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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.57, 833.76 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.57, 833.76 and 412.20 is: 618.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.57 : 833.76 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.57/833.76 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.57x = 833.76 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.57x = 343,675.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,675.87/555.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.60

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