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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.58, 766.76 and 319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.58, 766.76 and 319.60 is: 441.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.58 : 766.76 = 319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.58/766.76 = 319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.58x = 766.76 × 319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.58x = 245,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,056.50/555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.08

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