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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.69, 767.60 and 431.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.69, 767.60 and 431.49 is: 596.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.69 : 767.60 = 431.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.69/767.60 = 431.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.69x = 767.60 × 431.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.69x = 331,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,205.73/555.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.03

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