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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.72, 766.96 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.72, 766.96 and 319.68 is: 441.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.72 : 766.96 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.72/766.96 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.72x = 766.96 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.72x = 245,180.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,180.37/555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.19

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