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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 766.68 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 766.68 and 348.68 is: 481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 766.68 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/766.68 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 766.68 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 267,325.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,325.98/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.08

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