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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.54, 766.84 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.54, 766.84 and 334.62 is: 461.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.54 : 766.84 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.54/766.84 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.54x = 766.84 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.54x = 256,600.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,600.00/555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.89

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