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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 767.22 and 307.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 767.22 and 307.28 is: 424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 767.22 = 307.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/767.22 = 307.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 767.22 × 307.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 235,749.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,749.54/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.04

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