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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.60, 833.50 and 374.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.60, 833.50 and 374.77 is: 562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.60 : 833.50 = 374.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.60/833.50 = 374.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.60x = 833.50 × 374.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.60x = 312,366.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,366.63/555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.21

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