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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.42, 766.35 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.42, 766.35 and 334.44 is: 461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.42 : 766.35 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.42/766.35 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.42x = 766.35 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.42x = 256,298.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,298.09/555.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.45

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