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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.74, 831.44 and 401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.74, 831.44 and 401.96 is: 601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.74 : 831.44 = 401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.74/831.44 = 401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.74x = 831.44 × 401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.74x = 334,205.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,205.62/555.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.37

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