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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.80, 833.70 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.80, 833.70 and 390.20 is: 585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.80 : 833.70 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.80/833.70 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.80x = 833.70 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.80x = 325,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,309.74/555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.30

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