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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 766.14 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 766.14 and 348.12 is: 480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 766.14 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/766.14 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 766.14 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 266,708.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,708.66/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.56

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