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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.99, 767.30 and 307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.99, 767.30 and 307.34 is: 424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.99 : 767.30 = 307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.99/767.30 = 307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.99x = 767.30 × 307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.99x = 235,821.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,821.98/555.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.15

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