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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.10, 765.75 and 345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.10, 765.75 and 345.22 is: 476.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.10 : 765.75 = 345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.10/765.75 = 345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.10x = 765.75 × 345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.10x = 264,352.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,352.22/555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.22

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