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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.87, 767.06 and 319.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.87, 767.06 and 319.81 is: 441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.87 : 767.06 = 319.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.87/767.06 = 319.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.87x = 767.06 × 319.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.87x = 245,309.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,309.94/555.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.31

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