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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.70, 766.86 and 319.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.70, 766.86 and 319.65 is: 441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.70 : 766.86 = 319.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.70/766.86 = 319.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.70x = 766.86 × 319.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.70x = 245,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,126.80/555.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.11

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