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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.21, 830.43 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.21, 830.43 and 323.52 is: 483.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.21 : 830.43 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.21/830.43 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.21x = 830.43 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.21x = 268,660.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,660.71/555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.89

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