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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.91, 767.16 and 307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.91, 767.16 and 307.22 is: 423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.91 : 767.16 = 307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.91/767.16 = 307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.91x = 767.16 × 307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.91x = 235,689.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,689.32/555.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.97

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