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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.06, 765.95 and 318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.06, 765.95 and 318.84 is: 439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.06 : 765.95 = 318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.06/765.95 = 318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.06x = 765.95 × 318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.06x = 244,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,213.98/555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.98

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