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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.57, 766.70 and 306.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.57, 766.70 and 306.91 is: 423.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.57 : 766.70 = 306.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.57/766.70 = 306.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.57x = 766.70 × 306.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.57x = 235,307.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,307.32/555.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.54

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