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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.90, 833.52 and 382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.90, 833.52 and 382.77 is: 573.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.90 : 833.52 = 382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.90/833.52 = 382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.90x = 833.52 × 382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.90x = 319,046.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,046.45/555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.93

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