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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.98, 767.22 and 319.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.98, 767.22 and 319.97 is: 441.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.98 : 767.22 = 319.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.98/767.22 = 319.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.98x = 767.22 × 319.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.98x = 245,487.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,487.38/555.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.54

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