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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.09, 766.03 and 319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.09, 766.03 and 319.06 is: 440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.09 : 766.03 = 319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.09/766.03 = 319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.09x = 766.03 × 319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.09x = 244,409.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,409.53/555.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.31

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