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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.62, 766.71 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.62, 766.71 and 334.53 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.62 : 766.71 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.62/766.71 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.62x = 766.71 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.62x = 256,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,487.50/555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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