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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.75, 766.94 and 348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.75, 766.94 and 348.75 is: 481.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.75 : 766.94 = 348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.75/766.94 = 348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.75x = 766.94 × 348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.75x = 267,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,468.58/555.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.28

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