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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 765.90 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 765.90 and 322.14 is: 444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 765.90 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/765.90 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 765.90 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 246,727.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,727.03/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.55

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