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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.55, 1,433.05 and 370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.55, 1,433.05 and 370.62 is: 555.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.55 : 1,433.05 = 370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.55/1,433.05 = 370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.55x = 1,433.05 × 370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.55x = 531,116.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,116.06/955.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.82

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