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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.11, 766.04 and 319.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.11, 766.04 and 319.05 is: 440.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.11 : 766.04 = 319.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.11/766.04 = 319.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.11x = 766.04 × 319.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.11x = 244,403.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,403.47/555.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.28

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