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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.21, 766.22 and 319.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.21, 766.22 and 319.17 is: 440.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.21 : 766.22 = 319.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.21/766.22 = 319.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.21x = 766.22 × 319.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.21x = 244,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,550.48/555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.47

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