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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.24, 766.22 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.24, 766.22 and 306.56 is: 423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.24 : 766.22 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.24/766.22 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.24x = 766.22 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.24x = 234,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,892.40/555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.05

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