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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.06, 766.10 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.06, 766.10 and 319.04 is: 440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.06 : 766.10 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.06/766.10 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.06x = 766.10 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.06x = 244,416.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,416.54/555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.34

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