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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.54, 766.71 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.54, 766.71 and 319.52 is: 440.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.54 : 766.71 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.54/766.71 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.54x = 766.71 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.54x = 244,981.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,981.10/555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.98

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