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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 832.71 and 323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 832.71 and 323.84 is: 485.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 832.71 = 323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/832.71 = 323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 832.71 × 323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 269,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,661.56/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.77

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