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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.23, 832.86 and 324.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.23, 832.86 and 324.38 is: 486.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.23 : 832.86 = 324.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.23/832.86 = 324.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.23x = 832.86 × 324.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.23x = 270,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,158.96/555.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.58

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