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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.97, 767.23 and 307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.97, 767.23 and 307.30 is: 424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.97 : 767.23 = 307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.97/767.23 = 307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.97x = 767.23 × 307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.97x = 235,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,768.24/555.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.07

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