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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.78, 767.09 and 334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.78, 767.09 and 334.76 is: 462.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.78 : 767.09 = 334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.78/767.09 = 334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.78x = 767.09 × 334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.78x = 256,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,785.54/555.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.03

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