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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.53, 766.61 and 306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.53, 766.61 and 306.86 is: 423.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.53 : 766.61 = 306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.53/766.61 = 306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.53x = 766.61 × 306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.53x = 235,236.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,236.58/555.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.45

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