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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 832.86 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 832.86 and 409.44 is: 613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 832.86 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/832.86 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 832.86 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 341,006.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,006.20/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.36

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