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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.26, 766.23 and 334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.26, 766.23 and 334.19 is: 461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.26 : 766.23 = 334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.26/766.23 = 334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.26x = 766.23 × 334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.26x = 256,067.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,067.07/555.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.17

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