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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.65, 832.25 and 372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.65, 832.25 and 372.18 is: 557.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.65 : 832.25 = 372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.65/832.25 = 372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.65x = 832.25 × 372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.65x = 309,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,746.81/555.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.45

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