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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.94, 766.98 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.94, 766.98 and 319.84 is: 441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.94 : 766.98 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.94/766.98 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.94x = 766.98 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.94x = 245,310.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,310.88/555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.25

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