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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.61, 767.24 and 415.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.61, 767.24 and 415.48 is: 573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.61 : 767.24 = 415.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.61/767.24 = 415.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.61x = 767.24 × 415.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.61x = 318,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,772.88/555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.73

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