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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.76, 832.52 and 401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.76, 832.52 and 401.32 is: 601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.76 : 832.52 = 401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.76/832.52 = 401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.76x = 832.52 × 401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.76x = 334,106.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,106.93/555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.17

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