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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 766.87 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 766.87 and 307.04 is: 423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 766.87 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/766.87 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 766.87 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 235,455.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,455.16/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.73

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