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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 767.34 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 767.34 and 401.88 is: 554.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 767.34 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/767.34 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 767.34 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 308,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,378.60/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.68

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