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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.14, 766.14 and 322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.14, 766.14 and 322.26 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.14 : 766.14 = 322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.14/766.14 = 322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.14x = 766.14 × 322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.14x = 246,896.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,896.28/555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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