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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.92, 767.15 and 307.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.92, 767.15 and 307.23 is: 423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.92 : 767.15 = 307.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.92/767.15 = 307.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.92x = 767.15 × 307.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.92x = 235,689.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,689.96/555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.97

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