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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.32, 766 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.32, 766 and 331.11 is: 456.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.32 : 766 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.32/766 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.32x = 766 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.32x = 253,630.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,630.26/555.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.73

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