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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.78, 767.13 and 334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.78, 767.13 and 334.77 is: 462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.78 : 767.13 = 334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.78/767.13 = 334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.78x = 767.13 × 334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.78x = 256,812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,812.11/555.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.08

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