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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.35, 865.43 and 555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.35, 865.43 and 555.40 is: 833.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.35 : 865.43 = 555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.35/865.43 = 555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.35x = 865.43 × 555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.35x = 480,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,659.82/576.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.97

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