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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.88, 832.20 and 390.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.88, 832.20 and 390.78 is: 585.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.88 : 832.20 = 390.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.88/832.20 = 390.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.88x = 832.20 × 390.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.88x = 325,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,207.12/555.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.03

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