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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.25, 766.25 and 322.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.25, 766.25 and 322.51 is: 445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.25 : 766.25 = 322.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.25/766.25 = 322.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.25x = 766.25 × 322.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.25x = 247,123.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,123.29/555.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.07

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