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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.81, 767 and 307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.81, 767 and 307.13 is: 423.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.81 : 767 = 307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.81/767 = 307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.81x = 767 × 307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.81x = 235,568.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,568.71/555.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.83

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