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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.73, 766.89 and 307.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.73, 766.89 and 307.07 is: 423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.73 : 766.89 = 307.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.73/766.89 = 307.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.73x = 766.89 × 307.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.73x = 235,488.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,488.91/555.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.75

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