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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.09, 766 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.09, 766 and 334.16 is: 461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.09 : 766 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.09/766 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.09x = 766 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.09x = 255,966.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,966.56/555.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.13

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