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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.18, 766.25 and 306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.18, 766.25 and 306.52 is: 423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.18 : 766.25 = 306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.18/766.25 = 306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.18x = 766.25 × 306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.18x = 234,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,871.45/555.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.06

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