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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.90, 767.12 and 307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.90, 767.12 and 307.22 is: 423.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.90 : 767.12 = 307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.90/767.12 = 307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.90x = 767.12 × 307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.90x = 235,674.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,674.61/555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.95

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