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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.14, 765.83 and 322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.14, 765.83 and 322.13 is: 444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.14 : 765.83 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.14/765.83 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.14x = 765.83 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.14x = 246,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,693.79/555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.39

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