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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.70, 766.84 and 319.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.70, 766.84 and 319.49 is: 440.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.70 : 766.84 = 319.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.70/766.84 = 319.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.70x = 766.84 × 319.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.70x = 244,993.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,993.88/555.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.87

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