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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.83, 766.95 and 307.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.83, 766.95 and 307.11 is: 423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.83 : 766.95 = 307.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.83/766.95 = 307.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.83x = 766.95 × 307.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.83x = 235,538.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,538.01/555.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.76

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