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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.54, 766.66 and 306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.54, 766.66 and 306.88 is: 423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.54 : 766.66 = 306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.54/766.66 = 306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.54x = 766.66 × 306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.54x = 235,272.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,272.62/555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.50

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