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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.80, 767.16 and 334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.80, 767.16 and 334.71 is: 462.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.80 : 767.16 = 334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.80/767.16 = 334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.80x = 767.16 × 334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.80x = 256,776.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,776.12/555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.00

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