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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.14, 766.25 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.14, 766.25 and 345.20 is: 476.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.14 : 766.25 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.14/766.25 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.14x = 766.25 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.14x = 264,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,509.50/555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.47

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