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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.24, 766.40 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.24, 766.40 and 322.52 is: 445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.24 : 766.40 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.24/766.40 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.24x = 766.40 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.24x = 247,179.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,179.33/555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.18

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