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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.14, 766.13 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.14, 766.13 and 334.10 is: 461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.14 : 766.13 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.14/766.13 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.14x = 766.13 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.14x = 255,964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,964.28/555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.08

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