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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.55, 766.82 and 334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.55, 766.82 and 334.46 is: 461.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.55 : 766.82 = 334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.55/766.82 = 334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.55x = 766.82 × 334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.55x = 256,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,470.62/555.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.65

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