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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.46, 766.50 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.46, 766.50 and 328.34 is: 453.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.46 : 766.50 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.46/766.50 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.46x = 766.50 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.46x = 251,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,672.61/555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.09

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