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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.27, 766.26 and 319.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.27, 766.26 and 319.22 is: 440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.27 : 766.26 = 319.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.27/766.26 = 319.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.27x = 766.26 × 319.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.27x = 244,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,605.52/555.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.52

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