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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.19, 766.26 and 322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.19, 766.26 and 322.31 is: 444.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.19 : 766.26 = 322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.19/766.26 = 322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.19x = 766.26 × 322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.19x = 246,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,975.18/555.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.85

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