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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.27, 766.24 and 306.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.27, 766.24 and 306.58 is: 423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.27 : 766.24 = 306.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.27/766.24 = 306.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.27x = 766.24 × 306.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.27x = 234,913.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,913.86/555.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.06

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