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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.04, 765.96 and 322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.04, 765.96 and 322.24 is: 444.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.04 : 765.96 = 322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.04/765.96 = 322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.04x = 765.96 × 322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.04x = 246,822.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,822.95/555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.69

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