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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.44, 766.48 and 306.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.44, 766.48 and 306.77 is: 423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.44 : 766.48 = 306.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.44/766.48 = 306.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.44x = 766.48 × 306.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.44x = 235,133.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,133.07/555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.33

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