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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.50, 766.89 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.50, 766.89 and 334.50 is: 461.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.50 : 766.89 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.50/766.89 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.50x = 766.89 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.50x = 256,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,524.71/555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.79

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