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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.81, 767.03 and 307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.81, 767.03 and 307.12 is: 423.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.81 : 767.03 = 307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.81/767.03 = 307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.81x = 767.03 × 307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.81x = 235,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,566.80/555.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.83

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