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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.77, 767.02 and 307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.77, 767.02 and 307.13 is: 423.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.77 : 767.02 = 307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.77/767.02 = 307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.77x = 767.02 × 307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.77x = 235,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,574.85/555.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.87

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