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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.64, 767.07 and 431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.64, 767.07 and 431.02 is: 595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.64 : 767.07 = 431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.64/767.07 = 431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.64x = 767.07 × 431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.64x = 330,618.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,618.68/555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.03

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