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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 766.14 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 766.14 and 319.08 is: 440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 766.14 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/766.14 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 766.14 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 244,459.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,459.95/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.37

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