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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.83, 767.10 and 319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.83, 767.10 and 319.78 is: 441.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.83 : 767.10 = 319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.83/767.10 = 319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.83x = 767.10 × 319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.83x = 245,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,303.24/555.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.33

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