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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.60, 831.56 and 494.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.60, 831.56 and 494.85 is: 740.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.60 : 831.56 = 494.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.60/831.56 = 494.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.60x = 831.56 × 494.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.60x = 411,493.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,493.31/555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.64

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