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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.55, 766.50 and 345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.55, 766.50 and 345.76 is: 477.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.55 : 766.50 = 345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.55/766.50 = 345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.55x = 766.50 × 345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.55x = 265,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,025.04/555.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.05

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