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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.91, 767.05 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.91, 767.05 and 334.88 is: 462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.91 : 767.05 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.91/767.05 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.91x = 767.05 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.91x = 256,867.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,867.79/555.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.07

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