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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.15, 765.99 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.15, 765.99 and 322.28 is: 444.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.15 : 765.99 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.15/765.99 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.15x = 765.99 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.15x = 246,859.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,859.43/555.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.67

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