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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.91, 766.67 and 345.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.91, 766.67 and 345.87 is: 477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.91 : 766.67 = 345.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.91/766.67 = 345.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.91x = 766.67 × 345.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.91x = 265,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,164.32/555.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.00

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