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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.42, 766.40 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.42, 766.40 and 306.75 is: 423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.42 : 766.40 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.42/766.40 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.42x = 766.40 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.42x = 235,094.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,094.54/555.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.27

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