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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.06, 765.98 and 303.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.06, 765.98 and 303.00 is: 418.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.06 : 765.98 = 303.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.06/765.98 = 303.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.06x = 765.98 × 303.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.06x = 232,093.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,093.00/555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.14

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