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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.14, 832.62 and 323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.14, 832.62 and 323.30 is: 484.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.14 : 832.62 = 323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.14/832.62 = 323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.14x = 832.62 × 323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.14x = 269,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,186.05/555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.90

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