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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.18, 766.17 and 322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.18, 766.17 and 322.35 is: 444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.18 : 766.17 = 322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.18/766.17 = 322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.18x = 766.17 × 322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.18x = 246,974.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,974.90/555.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.86

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