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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.31, 766.38 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.31, 766.38 and 334.32 is: 461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.31 : 766.38 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.31/766.38 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.31x = 766.38 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.31x = 256,216.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,216.16/555.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.39

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