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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.03, 766.21 and 345.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.03, 766.21 and 345.27 is: 476.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.03 : 766.21 = 345.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.03/766.21 = 345.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.03x = 766.21 × 345.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.03x = 264,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,550.84/555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.65

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