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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.30, 766.38 and 319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.30, 766.38 and 319.26 is: 440.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.30 : 766.38 = 319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.30/766.38 = 319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.30x = 766.38 × 319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.30x = 244,674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,674.48/555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.62

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