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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.46, 766.53 and 306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.46, 766.53 and 306.78 is: 423.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.46 : 766.53 = 306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.46/766.53 = 306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.46x = 766.53 × 306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.46x = 235,155.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,155.88/555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.35

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