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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.93, 766.98 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.93, 766.98 and 334.80 is: 461.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.93 : 766.98 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.93/766.98 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.93x = 766.98 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.93x = 256,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,784.90/555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.90

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