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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.55, 766.67 and 306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.55, 766.67 and 306.86 is: 423.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.55 : 766.67 = 306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.55/766.67 = 306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.55x = 766.67 × 306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.55x = 235,258.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,258.82/555.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.47

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