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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.37, 766.40 and 334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.37, 766.40 and 334.35 is: 461.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.37 : 766.40 = 334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.37/766.40 = 334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.37x = 766.40 × 334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.37x = 256,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,244.17/555.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.40

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