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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.53, 766.70 and 319.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.53, 766.70 and 319.49 is: 440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.53 : 766.70 = 319.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.53/766.70 = 319.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.53x = 766.70 × 319.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.53x = 244,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,953.90/555.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.93

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