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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 832.17 and 320.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 832.17 and 320.42 is: 480.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 832.17 = 320.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/832.17 = 320.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 832.17 × 320.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 266,647.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,647.19/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.34

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