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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.80, 832.86 and 401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.80, 832.86 and 401.58 is: 601.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.80 : 832.86 = 401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.80/832.86 = 401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.80x = 832.86 × 401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.80x = 334,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,459.92/555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.76

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