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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.00, 765.93 and 306.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.00, 765.93 and 306.35 is: 422.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.00 : 765.93 = 306.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.00/765.93 = 306.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.00x = 765.93 × 306.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.00x = 234,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,641.99/555.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.78

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