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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.17, 765.98 and 334.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.17, 765.98 and 334.07 is: 460.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.17 : 765.98 = 334.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.17/765.98 = 334.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.17x = 765.98 × 334.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.17x = 255,889.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,889.56/555.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.93

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