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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.78, 832.38 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.78, 832.38 and 338.96 is: 507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.78 : 832.38 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.78/832.38 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.78x = 832.38 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.78x = 282,143.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,143.52/555.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.65

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