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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.37, 766.39 and 306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.37, 766.39 and 306.68 is: 423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.37 : 766.39 = 306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.37/766.39 = 306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.37x = 766.39 × 306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.37x = 235,036.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,036.77/555.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.21

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