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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.88, 766.77 and 334.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.88, 766.77 and 334.78 is: 461.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.88 : 766.77 = 334.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.88/766.77 = 334.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.88x = 766.77 × 334.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.88x = 256,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,699.26/555.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.79

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