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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.80, 833.10 and 418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.80, 833.10 and 418.44 is: 627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.80 : 833.10 = 418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.80/833.10 = 418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.80x = 833.10 × 418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.80x = 348,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,602.36/555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.21

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