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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.16, 766.02 and 322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.16, 766.02 and 322.30 is: 444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.16 : 766.02 = 322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.16/766.02 = 322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.16x = 766.02 × 322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.16x = 246,888.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,888.25/555.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.72

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