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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.84, 767.11 and 415.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.84, 767.11 and 415.71 is: 573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.84 : 767.11 = 415.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.84/767.11 = 415.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.84x = 767.11 × 415.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.84x = 318,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,895.30/555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.72

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