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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.92, 767.21 and 307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.92, 767.21 and 307.25 is: 424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.92 : 767.21 = 307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.92/767.21 = 307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.92x = 767.21 × 307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.92x = 235,719.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,719.90/555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.02

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