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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.06, 831.48 and 323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.06, 831.48 and 323.27 is: 484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.06 : 831.48 = 323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.06/831.48 = 323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.06x = 831.48 × 323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.06x = 268,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,788.38/555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.25

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