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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.93, 767.19 and 307.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.93, 767.19 and 307.26 is: 424.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.93 : 767.19 = 307.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.93/767.19 = 307.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.93x = 767.19 × 307.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.93x = 235,726.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,726.80/555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.03

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