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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.14, 766.11 and 322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.14, 766.11 and 322.25 is: 444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.14 : 766.11 = 322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.14/766.11 = 322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.14x = 766.11 × 322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.14x = 246,878.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,878.95/555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.71

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