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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.25, 766.24 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.25, 766.24 and 334.32 is: 461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.25 : 766.24 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.25/766.24 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.25x = 766.24 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.25x = 256,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,169.36/555.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.36

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