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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 765.99 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 765.99 and 322.08 is: 444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 765.99 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/765.99 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 765.99 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 246,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,710.06/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.52

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