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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 766.02 and 319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 766.02 and 319.06 is: 440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 766.02 = 319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/766.02 = 319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 766.02 × 319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 244,404.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,404.19/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.27

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