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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.63, 766.77 and 334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.63, 766.77 and 334.64 is: 461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.63 : 766.77 = 334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.63/766.77 = 334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.63x = 766.77 × 334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.63x = 256,588.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,588.08/555.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.80

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