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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.76, 767.32 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.76, 767.32 and 346.02 is: 477.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.76 : 767.32 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.76/767.32 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.76x = 767.32 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.76x = 265,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,510.59/555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.74

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