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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.19, 766.07 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.19, 766.07 and 334.10 is: 461.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.19 : 766.07 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.19/766.07 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.19x = 766.07 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.19x = 255,943.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,943.99/555.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.00

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