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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.02, 832.48 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.02, 832.48 and 323.76 is: 485.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.02 : 832.48 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.02/832.48 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.02x = 832.48 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.02x = 269,523.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,523.72/555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.61

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