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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.90, 767.08 and 307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.90, 767.08 and 307.16 is: 423.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.90 : 767.08 = 307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.90/767.08 = 307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.90x = 767.08 × 307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.90x = 235,613.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,613.70/555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.84

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