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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.14, 765.90 and 319.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.14, 765.90 and 319.02 is: 440.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.14 : 765.90 = 319.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.14/765.90 = 319.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.14x = 765.90 × 319.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.14x = 244,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,337.42/555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.14

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