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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.25, 766.24 and 306.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.25, 766.24 and 306.57 is: 423.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.25 : 766.24 = 306.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.25/766.24 = 306.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.25x = 766.24 × 306.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.25x = 234,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,907.46/555.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.07

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