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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.59, 766.77 and 306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.59, 766.77 and 306.92 is: 423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.59 : 766.77 = 306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.59/766.77 = 306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.59x = 766.77 × 306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.59x = 235,337.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,337.05/555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.58

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