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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.15, 766.10 and 306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.15, 766.10 and 306.51 is: 422.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.15 : 766.10 = 306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.15/766.10 = 306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.15x = 766.10 × 306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.15x = 234,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,816.50/555.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.98

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