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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.05, 832.49 and 324.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.05, 832.49 and 324.05 is: 486.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.05 : 832.49 = 324.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.05/832.49 = 324.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.05x = 832.49 × 324.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.05x = 269,765.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,765.03/555.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.02

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