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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.06, 766.25 and 345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.06, 766.25 and 345.30 is: 476.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.06 : 766.25 = 345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.06/766.25 = 345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.06x = 766.25 × 345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.06x = 264,587.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,587.99/555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.69

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