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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.24, 766.20 and 319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.24, 766.20 and 319.28 is: 440.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.24 : 766.20 = 319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.24/766.20 = 319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.24x = 766.20 × 319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.24x = 244,632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,632.34/555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.59

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