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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.34, 766.41 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.34, 766.41 and 306.72 is: 423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.34 : 766.41 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.34/766.41 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.34x = 766.41 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.34x = 235,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,073.28/555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.30

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