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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.86, 767.08 and 307.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.86, 767.08 and 307.19 is: 423.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.86 : 767.08 = 307.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.86/767.08 = 307.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.86x = 767.08 × 307.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.86x = 235,640.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,640.45/555.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.92

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