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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.29, 766.29 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.29, 766.29 and 334.25 is: 461.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.29 : 766.29 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.29/766.29 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.29x = 766.29 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.29x = 256,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,131.35/555.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.26

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