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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.03, 765.88 and 306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.03, 765.88 and 306.34 is: 422.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.03 : 765.88 = 306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.03/765.88 = 306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.03x = 765.88 × 306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.03x = 234,619.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,619.68/555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.72

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