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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.67, 766.76 and 319.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.67, 766.76 and 319.62 is: 441.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.67 : 766.76 = 319.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.67/766.76 = 319.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.67x = 766.76 × 319.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.67x = 245,070.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,070.23/555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.04

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