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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.86, 832.88 and 370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.86, 832.88 and 370.42 is: 555.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.86 : 832.88 = 370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.86/832.88 = 370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.86x = 832.88 × 370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.86x = 308,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,518.94/555.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.03

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