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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.09, 833.19 and 324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.09, 833.19 and 324.42 is: 486.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.09 : 833.19 = 324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.09/833.19 = 324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.09x = 833.19 × 324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.09x = 270,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,299.33/555.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.95

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