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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.08, 765.98 and 334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.08, 765.98 and 334.12 is: 461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.08 : 765.98 = 334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.08/765.98 = 334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.08x = 765.98 × 334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.08x = 255,929.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,929.24/555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.07

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