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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.52, 766.16 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.52, 766.16 and 334.32 is: 461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.52 : 766.16 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.52/766.16 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.52x = 766.16 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.52x = 256,142.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,142.61/555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.09

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