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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.38, 766.43 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.38, 766.43 and 334.38 is: 461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.38 : 766.43 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.38/766.43 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.38x = 766.43 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.38x = 256,278.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,278.86/555.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.45

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