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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.62, 766.65 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.62, 766.65 and 348.50 is: 480.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.62 : 766.65 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.62/766.65 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.62x = 766.65 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.62x = 267,177.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,177.53/555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.86

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