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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.22, 766.19 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.22, 766.19 and 334.18 is: 461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.22 : 766.19 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.22/766.19 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.22x = 766.19 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.22x = 256,045.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,045.37/555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.16

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