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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.78, 766.92 and 319.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.78, 766.92 and 319.73 is: 441.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.78 : 766.92 = 319.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.78/766.92 = 319.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.78x = 766.92 × 319.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.78x = 245,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,203.50/555.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.19

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