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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.14, 766.09 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.14, 766.09 and 306.45 is: 422.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.14 : 766.09 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.14/766.09 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.14x = 766.09 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.14x = 234,767.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,767.51/555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.90

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