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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.94, 765.81 and 322.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.94, 765.81 and 322.11 is: 444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.94 : 765.81 = 322.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.94/765.81 = 322.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.94x = 765.81 × 322.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.94x = 246,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,675.06/554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.51

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