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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.76, 767.01 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.76, 767.01 and 334.72 is: 461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.76 : 767.01 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.76/767.01 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.76x = 767.01 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.76x = 256,733.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,733.59/555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.95

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