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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 765.92 and 306.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 765.92 and 306.33 is: 422.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 765.92 = 306.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/765.92 = 306.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 765.92 × 306.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 234,624.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,624.27/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.75

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