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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.35, 766.39 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.35, 766.39 and 319.32 is: 440.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.35 : 766.39 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.35/766.39 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.35x = 766.39 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.35x = 244,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,723.65/555.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.67

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