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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.84, 766.89 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.84, 766.89 and 334.86 is: 462.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.84 : 766.89 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.84/766.89 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.84x = 766.89 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.84x = 256,800.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,800.79/555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.00

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