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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.58, 767.43 and 426.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.58, 767.43 and 426.18 is: 588.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.58 : 767.43 = 426.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.58/767.43 = 426.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.58x = 767.43 × 426.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.58x = 327,061.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,061.19/555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.69

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