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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.09, 765.96 and 345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.09, 765.96 and 345.30 is: 476.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.09 : 765.96 = 345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.09/765.96 = 345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.09x = 765.96 × 345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.09x = 264,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,481.82/555.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.47

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