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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.03, 765.97 and 306.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.03, 765.97 and 306.39 is: 422.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.03 : 765.97 = 306.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.03/765.97 = 306.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.03x = 765.97 × 306.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.03x = 234,685.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,685.55/555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.84

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