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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.19, 766.14 and 306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.19, 766.14 and 306.50 is: 422.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.19 : 766.14 = 306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.19/766.14 = 306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.19x = 766.14 × 306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.19x = 234,818.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,818.08/555.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.95

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