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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.57, 766.69 and 306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.57, 766.69 and 306.90 is: 423.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.57 : 766.69 = 306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.57/766.69 = 306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.57x = 766.69 × 306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.57x = 235,293.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,293.33/555.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.52

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