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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 832.59 and 393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 832.59 and 393.03 is: 588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 832.59 = 393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/832.59 = 393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 832.59 × 393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 327,232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,232.85/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.89

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