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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.83, 767.05 and 319.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.83, 767.05 and 319.79 is: 441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.83 : 767.05 = 319.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.83/767.05 = 319.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.83x = 767.05 × 319.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.83x = 245,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,294.92/555.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.31

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