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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.63, 766.73 and 306.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.63, 766.73 and 306.95 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.63 : 766.73 = 306.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.63/766.73 = 306.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.63x = 766.73 × 306.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.63x = 235,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,342.41/555.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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