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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.82, 767.04 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.82, 767.04 and 334.80 is: 462.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.82 : 767.04 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.82/767.04 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.82x = 767.04 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.82x = 256,804.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,804.99/555.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.03

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