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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.19, 766.19 and 322.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.19, 766.19 and 322.45 is: 445.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.19 : 766.19 = 322.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.19/766.19 = 322.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.19x = 766.19 × 322.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.19x = 247,056.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,056.86/555.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.00

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