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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.76, 833.64 and 440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.76, 833.64 and 440.08 is: 660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.76 : 833.64 = 440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.76/833.64 = 440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.76x = 833.64 × 440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.76x = 366,868.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,868.29/555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.12

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