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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 767.12 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 767.12 and 319.92 is: 441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 767.12 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/767.12 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 767.12 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 245,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,415.43/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.43

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