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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.84, 767.04 and 307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.84, 767.04 and 307.16 is: 423.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.84 : 767.04 = 307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.84/767.04 = 307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.84x = 767.04 × 307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.84x = 235,604.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,604.01/555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.87

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