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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.51, 766.14 and 398.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.51, 766.14 and 398.18 is: 549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.51 : 766.14 = 398.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.51/766.14 = 398.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.51x = 766.14 × 398.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.51x = 305,057.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,057.79/555.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.15

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