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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.53, 766.67 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.53, 766.67 and 334.60 is: 461.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.53 : 766.67 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.53/766.67 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.53x = 766.67 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.53x = 256,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,524.19/555.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.77

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