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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.10, 766.03 and 306.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.10, 766.03 and 306.41 is: 422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.10 : 766.03 = 306.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.10/766.03 = 306.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.10x = 766.03 × 306.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.10x = 234,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,721.89/555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.85

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