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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.27, 766.29 and 319.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.27, 766.29 and 319.15 is: 440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.27 : 766.29 = 319.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.27/766.29 = 319.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.27x = 766.29 × 319.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.27x = 244,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,561.45/555.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.44

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