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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.20, 766.05 and 322.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.20, 766.05 and 322.19 is: 444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.20 : 766.05 = 322.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.20/766.05 = 322.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.20x = 766.05 × 322.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.20x = 246,813.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,813.65/555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.55

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