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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.35, 766.37 and 306.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.35, 766.37 and 306.66 is: 423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.35 : 766.37 = 306.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.35/766.37 = 306.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.35x = 766.37 × 306.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.35x = 235,015.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,015.79/555.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.19

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