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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 766.04 and 322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 766.04 and 322.26 is: 444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 766.04 = 322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/766.04 = 322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 766.04 × 322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 246,864.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,864.05/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.80

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