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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.56, 766.58 and 334.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.56, 766.58 and 334.57 is: 461.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.56 : 766.58 = 334.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.56/766.58 = 334.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.56x = 766.58 × 334.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.56x = 256,471.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,471.08/555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.64

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