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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 766 and 306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 766 and 306.40 is: 422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 766 = 306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/766 = 306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 766 × 306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 234,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,702.40/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.80

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