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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 767.10 and 335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 767.10 and 335.01 is: 462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 767.10 = 335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/767.10 = 335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 767.10 × 335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 256,986.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,986.17/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.24

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