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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.21, 766.28 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.21, 766.28 and 331.16 is: 457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.21 : 766.28 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.21/766.28 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.21x = 766.28 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.21x = 253,758.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,758.28/555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.05

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