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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.62, 832.93 and 409.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.62, 832.93 and 409.01 is: 613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.62 : 832.93 = 409.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.62/832.93 = 409.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.62x = 832.93 × 409.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.62x = 340,671.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,671.51/555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.14

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