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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.28, 766.24 and 319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.28, 766.24 and 319.20 is: 440.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.28 : 766.24 = 319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.28/766.24 = 319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.28x = 766.24 × 319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.28x = 244,583.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,583.81/555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.47

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