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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.65, 766.76 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.65, 766.76 and 319.55 is: 440.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.65 : 766.76 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.65/766.76 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.65x = 766.76 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.65x = 245,012.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,012.73/555.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.95

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