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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.24, 766.18 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.24, 766.18 and 322.32 is: 444.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.24 : 766.18 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.24/766.18 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.24x = 766.18 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.24x = 246,951.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,951.31/555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.77

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