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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.56, 766.79 and 319.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.56, 766.79 and 319.54 is: 441.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.56 : 766.79 = 319.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.56/766.79 = 319.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.56x = 766.79 × 319.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.56x = 245,020.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,020.08/555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.03

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