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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 766.75 and 319.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 766.75 and 319.61 is: 441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 766.75 = 319.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/766.75 = 319.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 766.75 × 319.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 245,060.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,060.97/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.01

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