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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.28, 766.02 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.28, 766.02 and 334.32 is: 461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.28 : 766.02 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.28/766.02 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.28x = 766.02 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.28x = 256,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,095.81/555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.20

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