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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.21, 766.04 and 334.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.21, 766.04 and 334.22 is: 461.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.21 : 766.04 = 334.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.21/766.04 = 334.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.21x = 766.04 × 334.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.21x = 256,020.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,020.39/555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.12

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