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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.31, 766.43 and 322.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.31, 766.43 and 322.45 is: 445.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.31 : 766.43 = 322.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.31/766.43 = 322.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.31x = 766.43 × 322.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.31x = 247,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,133.74/555.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.04

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