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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.59, 766.76 and 306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.59, 766.76 and 306.94 is: 423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.59 : 766.76 = 306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.59/766.76 = 306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.59x = 766.76 × 306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.59x = 235,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,348.16/555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.60

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