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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.36, 766.24 and 331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.36, 766.24 and 331.24 is: 457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.36 : 766.24 = 331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.36/766.24 = 331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.36x = 766.24 × 331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.36x = 253,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,809.34/555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.02

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