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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.41, 766.44 and 334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.41, 766.44 and 334.35 is: 461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.41 : 766.44 = 334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.41/766.44 = 334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.41x = 766.44 × 334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.41x = 256,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,260.43/555.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.39

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