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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.64, 766.77 and 306.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.64, 766.77 and 306.95 is: 423.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.64 : 766.77 = 306.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.64/766.77 = 306.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.64x = 766.77 × 306.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.64x = 235,355.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,355.61/555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.57

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