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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.18, 766.08 and 315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.18, 766.08 and 315.90 is: 435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.18 : 766.08 = 315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.18/766.08 = 315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.18x = 766.08 × 315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.18x = 242,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,004.67/555.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.90

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