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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.38, 766.34 and 319.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.38, 766.34 and 319.22 is: 440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.38 : 766.34 = 319.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.38/766.34 = 319.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.38x = 766.34 × 319.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.38x = 244,631.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,631.05/555.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.48

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