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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.72, 833.58 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.72, 833.58 and 364.56 is: 546.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.72 : 833.58 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.72/833.58 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.72x = 833.58 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.72x = 303,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,889.92/555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.84

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