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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 766.89 and 334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 766.89 and 334.70 is: 461.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 766.89 = 334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/766.89 = 334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 766.89 × 334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 256,674.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,674.25/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.91

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