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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.96, 765.72 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.96, 765.72 and 322.08 is: 444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.96 : 765.72 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.96/765.72 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.96x = 765.72 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.96x = 246,623.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,623.10/554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.40

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