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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.42, 766.49 and 319.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.42, 766.49 and 319.37 is: 440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.42 : 766.49 = 319.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.42/766.49 = 319.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.42x = 766.49 × 319.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.42x = 244,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,788.48/555.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.73

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