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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.04, 766.11 and 322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.04, 766.11 and 322.12 is: 444.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.04 : 766.11 = 322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.04/766.11 = 322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.04x = 766.11 × 322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.04x = 246,779.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,779.35/555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.62

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