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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.15, 766.46 and 345.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.15, 766.46 and 345.47 is: 476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.15 : 766.46 = 345.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.15/766.46 = 345.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.15x = 766.46 × 345.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.15x = 264,785.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,785.97/555.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.96

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