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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.18, 766.11 and 334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.18, 766.11 and 334.23 is: 461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.18 : 766.11 = 334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.18/766.11 = 334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.18x = 766.11 × 334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.18x = 256,056.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,056.95/555.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.21

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