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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 766.28 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 766.28 and 348.08 is: 480.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 766.28 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/766.28 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 766.28 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 266,726.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,726.74/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.48

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