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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.60, 766.62 and 319.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.60, 766.62 and 319.53 is: 440.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.60 : 766.62 = 319.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.60/766.62 = 319.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.60x = 766.62 × 319.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.60x = 244,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,958.09/555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.89

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