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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.75, 766.50 and 346.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.75, 766.50 and 346.05 is: 477.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.75 : 766.50 = 346.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.75/766.50 = 346.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.75x = 766.50 × 346.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.75x = 265,247.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,247.33/555.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.28

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