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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.94, 767.20 and 334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.94, 767.20 and 334.83 is: 462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.94 : 767.20 = 334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.94/767.20 = 334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.94x = 767.20 × 334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.94x = 256,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,883.30/555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.07

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