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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 767.21 and 303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 767.21 and 303.89 is: 419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 767.21 = 303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/767.21 = 303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 767.21 × 303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 233,150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,150.12/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.36

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