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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.89, 767.07 and 307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.89, 767.07 and 307.20 is: 423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.89 : 767.07 = 307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.89/767.07 = 307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.89x = 767.07 × 307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.89x = 235,643.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,643.90/555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.90

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