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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.93, 833.61 and 324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.93, 833.61 and 324.90 is: 487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.93 : 833.61 = 324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.93/833.61 = 324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.93x = 833.61 × 324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.93x = 270,839.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,839.89/555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.18

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