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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.94, 767.87 and 416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.94, 767.87 and 416.68 is: 575.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.94 : 767.87 = 416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.94/767.87 = 416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.94x = 767.87 × 416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.94x = 319,956.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,956.07/555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.52

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