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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.45, 766.01 and 378.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.45, 766.01 and 378.67 is: 522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.45 : 766.01 = 378.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.45/766.01 = 378.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.45x = 766.01 × 378.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.45x = 290,063.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,063.11/555.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.22

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