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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.01, 831.64 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.01, 831.64 and 323.32 is: 484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.01 : 831.64 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.01/831.64 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.01x = 831.64 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.01x = 268,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,888.73/555.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.48

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