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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.75, 766.97 and 319.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.75, 766.97 and 319.70 is: 441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.75 : 766.97 = 319.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.75/766.97 = 319.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.75x = 766.97 × 319.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.75x = 245,194.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,194.88/555.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.20

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