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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.44, 766.52 and 319.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.44, 766.52 and 319.41 is: 440.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.44 : 766.52 = 319.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.44/766.52 = 319.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.44x = 766.52 × 319.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.44x = 244,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,832.56/555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.79

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