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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.79, 766.63 and 334.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.79, 766.63 and 334.81 is: 461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.79 : 766.63 = 334.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.79/766.63 = 334.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.79x = 766.63 × 334.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.79x = 256,675.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,675.39/555.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.82

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