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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.95, 767.51 and 346.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.95, 767.51 and 346.31 is: 478.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.95 : 767.51 = 346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.95/767.51 = 346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.95x = 767.51 × 346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.95x = 265,796.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,796.39/555.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.09

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