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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.35, 766.19 and 334.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.35, 766.19 and 334.37 is: 461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.35 : 766.19 = 334.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.35/766.19 = 334.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.35x = 766.19 × 334.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.35x = 256,193.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,193.70/555.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.32

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