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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.89, 767.42 and 431.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.89, 767.42 and 431.27 is: 595.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.89 : 767.42 = 431.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.89/767.42 = 431.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.89x = 767.42 × 431.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.89x = 330,959.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,959.23/555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.37

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