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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.76, 833.82 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.76, 833.82 and 507.52 is: 761.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.76 : 833.82 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.76/833.82 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.76x = 833.82 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.76x = 423,180.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,180.33/555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.44

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