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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.13, 795.33 and 555.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.13, 795.33 and 555.61 is: 767.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.13 : 795.33 = 555.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.13/795.33 = 555.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.13x = 795.33 × 555.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.13x = 441,889.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,889.32/576.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.00

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