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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.65, 766.64 and 345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.65, 766.64 and 345.92 is: 477.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.65 : 766.64 = 345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.65/766.64 = 345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.65x = 766.64 × 345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.65x = 265,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,190.55/555.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.27

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