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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 766.77 and 319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 766.77 and 319.66 is: 441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 766.77 = 319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/766.77 = 319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 766.77 × 319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 245,105.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,105.70/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.09

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