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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.66, 766.87 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.66, 766.87 and 415.53 is: 573.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.66 : 766.87 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.66/766.87 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.66x = 766.87 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.66x = 318,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,651.58/555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.47

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