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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.26, 766.23 and 306.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.26, 766.23 and 306.53 is: 423.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.26 : 766.23 = 306.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.26/766.23 = 306.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.26x = 766.23 × 306.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.26x = 234,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,874.68/555.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.00

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