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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.66, 766.77 and 306.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.66, 766.77 and 306.99 is: 423.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.66 : 766.77 = 306.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.66/766.77 = 306.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.66x = 766.77 × 306.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.66x = 235,389.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,389.57/555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.62

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