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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.82, 766.72 and 346.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.82, 766.72 and 346.03 is: 477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.82 : 766.72 = 346.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.82/766.72 = 346.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.82x = 766.72 × 346.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.82x = 265,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,305.34/555.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.32

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