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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.39, 766.35 and 334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.39, 766.35 and 334.31 is: 461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.39 : 766.35 = 334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.39/766.35 = 334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.39x = 766.35 × 334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.39x = 256,194.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,194.64/555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.29

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