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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.42, 766.56 and 342.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.42, 766.56 and 342.86 is: 473.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.42 : 766.56 = 342.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.42/766.56 = 342.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.42x = 766.56 × 342.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.42x = 262,818.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,818.93/555.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.19

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