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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.45, 766.31 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.45, 766.31 and 319.32 is: 440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.45 : 766.31 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.45/766.31 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.45x = 766.31 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.45x = 244,698.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,698.11/555.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.54

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