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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.08, 766.08 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.08, 766.08 and 322.28 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.08 : 766.08 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.08/766.08 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.08x = 766.08 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.08x = 246,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,892.26/555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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