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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.30, 766.34 and 306.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.30, 766.34 and 306.63 is: 423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.30 : 766.34 = 306.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.30/766.34 = 306.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.30x = 766.34 × 306.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.30x = 234,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,981.30/555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.16

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