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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.17, 766.05 and 322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.17, 766.05 and 322.25 is: 444.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.17 : 766.05 = 322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.17/766.05 = 322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.17x = 766.05 × 322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.17x = 246,859.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,859.61/555.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.66

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