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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.66, 766.85 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.66, 766.85 and 319.64 is: 441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.66 : 766.85 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.66/766.85 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.66x = 766.85 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.66x = 245,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,110.50/555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.12

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